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Don’t give up hopes, Green and Silver nation. One path remains for Eastern New Mexico’s women to repeat as the Lone Star Conference’s regular season hoops champion. The Greyhounds are one of four teams with a chance to finish first, along with Angelo State, West Texas A&M and Texas A&M-Commerce. Six games need to go ENMU’s way, and you’ll know God’s a Greyhound fan if they do. On Thursday: Eastern New Mexico must defeat Angelo State, and Texas A&M-Commerce must defeat West Texas A&M. That puts all four of these teams at 1-...
The importance of music in the Clovis Municipal Schools is no surprise to most. As a school district we have long enjoyed a tradition of excellence in both vocal as well as instrumental programs. It is no longer surprising when we read or hear about our bands and choirs returning from performances and competitions, triumphant in victories, trophies in hand. In fact, it's more of a challenge to keep up with listing the wins of our students, whether for vocal accomplishments,...
PORTALES — They've been there before, but now they want more. That unintended rhyme pretty much sums up this year's Portales girls tennis team, who happen to return everybody from last year - and then some, as they appear to be poised to do big things come tournament time this spring. "We'd like to compete and go for a district championship," Portales girls and boys tennis coach Ann-Marie Bucksath said. "I've had these girls for three years and we qualified for state every y...
CLOVIS — The only question after Clovis' girls basketball team nipped Manzano 49-46 in overtime of Wednesday's District 2-6A quarterfinal might be whether or not the players will have anything left for Friday. Well, the third-seeded Lady Wildcats do have today off and can sleep on Friday's bus ride to Albuquerque, where they'll face second-seeded La Cueva in the district semis. It certainly took a lot to beat Manzano in Wednesday's game at Rock Staubus Gymnasium, but the L...
Every year when I tuck into a bowl of Portales Kiwanis chili (as I plan to during this annual fundraiser from 5 -7 p.m. Friday in the Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church, 200 South Avenue C, Portales), I think of … oddly enough … sea monkeys. A disclaimer seems in order: I promise that the always-delectable Kiwanis chili — whether you choose beef or vegetarian — has absolutely no sea monkeys in it. Not even a microscopic morsel. But the $8 tickets (half t...
The first Major League Baseball spring training games of 2018 are set to get under way this weekend, which means it’s not too early to look ahead to this year’s World Series. Last year’s World Series participants, the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with the New York Yankees, are the current favorites in Las Vegas to win the title this year. The last time the same teams faced off in back-to-back championships the Yankees defeated the Dodgers in 1977 and 1978. The Dodgers are looking to end a 20-year champ...
On this date ... 1983: Elayne Horner, a student at Texico High School, won her school's science fair with a project called, "Which Bleach is Best?" The school science fair attracted 117 projects, which were on display in the old gymnasium. Martin Singleterry captured the junior division championship with "How Does Soil pH Affect Plant Emergents?" Senior division reserve champions were Rusty McCormack with "How Does a Still Work?" and Dale Autrey with "Propagated Plants."...
CLOVIS — Clovis Municipal School's month-long celebration of music education kicks off in full at tonight's Grand Concert, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Marshall Middle School. Students have been preparing for weeks. During January and February, 22 CMS students designed and submitted entries for the Music in Our Schools Month Poster Contest, with the top five poster designs being honored at tonight's concert. First-place winner Naliyah Dant, a third-grade student at Zia E...
It was the early 1970s. Gary Mitchell was a student and public relations reporter at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. Billy Graham, who USA Today referred to as “America’s best-known evangelist” was invited to the seminary for a news conference. As “the new kid on the block,” Mitchell saw other members of the media attempting to interview Graham. “They were asking him about a little girl’s plight there in Fort Worth, or something. He was knowledgeable about whatever they were asking, and he respond...
Eastern New Mexico at Angelo State Women, 4:30 p.m. On the air: Cow Country 1450 AM Records: ENMU 16-9, 12-6. Angelo State 19-5, 14-4. Last time out: The Greyhounds topped Cameron 65-57 for their third-straight victory and seventh in eight games. Angelo State is coming of a 71-62 loss to West Texas A&M. Last meeting: Jan. 20, 62-59 Angelo State. Notes: This could get interesting. West Texas A&M and Angelo State are tied at 14-4 for first in the Lone Star Conference standings,...
Eight students receive awards CLOVIS — Eight Clovis High School students received awards at the Distributive Education Clubs of America State Career Conference in Albuquerque last week, according to a press release from Clovis Municipal Schools. Montez Wright and Amber Sandoval won first place in the Banner Contest competition. Alicia Parks, Antonia Baker and Carlos Munoz-Hernandez earned third place in the Fashion Merchandise Promotional Plan competition. Sol Carver and Caden Zarikta earned third place in the Start Up B...
PORTALES — The city of Portales may have a way to perform building inspections as early as April 1, City Manager Sammy Standefer said at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. After forming a committee to investigate the viability of partnering with a neighboring city to use its building inspectors, Standefer presented a memorandum of understanding with the city of Clovis. Council members approved it unanimously on Tuesday night. The committee was formed to find a potential solution to restrictions put in place by House Bill 219, wh...
Monday • De Baca County Commission — 1:30 p.m. at the Annex Building, 643 B N. Fifth St., Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-2601 • Clovis Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m. at the Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • Clovis Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. at the Bert Cabiness City Government Center, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 The meetings calendar is a daily listing of area meetings. To place an item on...
Today • Tween Program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Pop Tart pillows. Information: 575-356-3940 • Preschool Storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Things That Go.” Information: 575-356-3940 Friday • Friday Knit Night — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Happy Place, 119 S. Main St., Portales. Information: 575-226-2253 • Portales Kiwanis Chili Supper — 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at First Methodist Church, Portales. $8 for adults, $4 for children under 12. Information: 575-749-1840 Saturday • 15th Annual Panca...
ENMU women’s hoops ranked ninth in region PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico’s women’s basketball team was ranked ninth in the NCAA’s South Central Regional poll, according to a release Wednesday from the school. The Greyhounds, 16-9 overall, are one of four Lone Star Conference teams in the poll. They are joined by West Texas A&M at No. 2, Angelo State at No. 4 and Tarleton State at No. 10. The teams are likely to move a little bit in next week’s poll, with ENMU playing Angelo State Thursday and Tarleton State hosting Wes...
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico senior Kenneth Lloyd was picked Wednesday as the Lone Star Conference’s male field athlete of the week, according to a release from the conference. At Texas Tech's Matador Qualifier, Lloyd won the men's high jump with a school indoor-record leap of 6-11.5. The jump currently ranks fifth in NCAA Division II. Lloyd is the second ENMU athlete to claim an LSC track award this season, joining sophomore Marcus Parker, and the first men’s field athlete honored since Dathan McWhorther in 2013....
