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Questa (1-2, 0-0) at Fort Sumner (7-0, 0-0) When: 7 p.m. in the District 1-2A opener for both teams. Last week: Fort Sumner won at Jal 50-0 while the Wildcats had an open date. Questa last played on Sept. 30, losing to Raton 41-0. Last meeting: 2015, the Foxes took a 48-14 win at Questa. Of note: Fort Sumner is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and appears headed for a showdown at home against No. 2 Escalante (7-0) in the district and regular-season finale on Oct. 28. … Sophomore QB Jude Segura threw for 323 yards and six TDs last w... Full story
Religion columnist People are placed in our lives for a reason. I’ve always believed that … we are supposed to learn from each other. One of my favorite quotes comes from Mother Teresa (so says the internet): “Some people come in our life as blessings. Others come in our life as lessons.” This point has come home to roost the past couple of weeks. We can learn from both situations. My hope is that I’m always a blessing; but realistically, I get that I’m probably a little of each. But then, aren’t we all? There’s a new...
Religion columnist American magic. It’s a funny term, particularly when spoken by missionaries who deal with superstitions regularly. You just don’t expect them to look back across the Pond, smile, shake their heads indulgently, and say, “Yep, that’s American magic.” You see, magic, at its heart, has to do with manipulation. You get the formula right — eye of newt, tongue of frog, liver of lobster — and out pops a potion-produced prince or hex or whatever. American magi...
Thank you for your patience Regarding concerns related to our new Greyhound Stadium at Eastern New Mexico University: This has meant inconvenience to area residents throughout the construction, and I appreciate the tolerance of the noise, dust and traffic during construction. I also realize the sound level during our football games is still too high, and we are trying to rectify that problem. It is not a matter of simply turning down the volume. We have turned it down so low in the stadium that fans complain they cannot hear... Full story
Local columnist What is a toy but that object which brings you amusement via some exercise of your imagination? Some toys are packaged and wrapped and labeled, intended for a specific sort of imagining and amusement. But others can be quite generic. I prefer those with the more amorphous potential. The first thing that a young’un on the farm or the ranch learns is that you never know where you’ll be. You might be in the pickup all day, or you might be on a horse. You might be in a tractor, or you might be at the barn. You...
Today Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents — 9:30 a.m. ENMU, regents room, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales. Information: 575-562-2253 Tuesday Portales city meeting — 6:30 p.m. Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Dora city meeting — 7 p.m. Village Firestation, 2200 Ave A., Dora. Information: 575-477-2411 Farwell city meeting — 5:30 p.m. (CDT) City Hall, 100 Ninth St., Farwell. Information: 806-481-3620 Bovina city meeting — 6:30 p.m. (CDT) City Hall, 205 North St., Bovina. Informati...
Today Clovis Evening Lions Club Gun Show — 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: (575) 935-5000 Natural History Museum honors Tony Gennaro — 2 p.m. ENMU, Roosevelt Science Center, 1500 S. Avenue K., Portales. Information: 575-562-2121 Saturday Clovis Evening Lions Club Gun Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: (575) 935-5000 Trek For Trash — 8 a.m. Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Voices for Fre...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 4:27 a.m.: Battery on a police officer, 2900 block of North Main Street. • 8:21 a.m.: Fugitive from justice, 800 block of Mitchell Street. • 9:14 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 800 block of Mitchell Street. • 10:48 a.m.: Driving on suspension/revocation, 10th and Lea streets. • 10:58 a.m.: Tampering with motor vehicle, 1500 block of Sycamore Street. • 11:13 a.m.: Unlawful taking of a... Full story
Church hosting prayer breakfast Kingswood United Methodist Church in Clovis will host its second community-wide men’s prayer breakfast from 6 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Oct. 24. Author and theologian John David “J.D.” Walt is also scheduled to give a presentation entitled “Awaken.” Kingswood UMC Pastor Bill Case said although the event is geared toward men, anyone can attend the free event. The church is located at 2600 N. Main St. Information: 575-762-1253. Religion digest is compiled by CNJ staff. Contact Brooke Finch at 575-763-6...
Staff Writer [email protected] K-Bob’s Steakhouse in Clovis has been upgraded back to an “approved” food safety status by the New Mexico Environment Department following an inspection Thursday morning. The restaurant’s upgrade came just two days after an initial inspection, in which the NMED reported various food safety violations and had downgraded the facility to an “unsatisfactory” status. According to the NMED, the facility as of Thursday morning had corrected all of its prior violations of the New Mexico Food Code. An...
Staff Writer [email protected] It’s an ironic twist of fate when a church no longer feels safe. Michael Jones recognizes this, and that’s why Clovis’ Central Baptist Church is offering a solution for moments when places of worship are faced with danger. CBC will host a church safety and security training seminar for area churches, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 2501 Norris St. Session topics are to include protecting children’s ministry, protecting against predators, active shooters, firearms safety and other securit... Full story
Staff Writer [email protected] A planned swearing in for new Planning and Zoning members failed to materialize Wednesday, following the Clovis City Commission’s decision to readvertise three vacancies over a clerical error. The advisory body has three terms that will begin in November that are currently held by Carolyn Spence, Terry Moberly and Jonathan Wilson. Only Spence reapplied for her position. During the city commission’s meeting last week, Commissioner Tom Martin referenced the error and asked to postpone the mat...
Managing Editor [email protected] A pretrial conference was vacated Thursday for a Clovis woman facing multiple arson charges. District Judge Matt Chandler had scheduled the pretrial conference one month before, following a status conference after concerns the cases had no movement. The conference, on a day in which Chandler’s docket had more than 50 cases, lasted just a few minutes. Angie Madrid was not present in court Thursday. She remains at the Curry County Adult Detention Center on no bond. The five cases bundled o...
On this date ... 1971: Clovis’ American Legion Post was planning a Veterans Day parade. “Anything people would like to enter that’s in keeping with the Veterans Day theme of the parade would be welcome,” said parade chairman Robert Sisneros. “Advance registration is not necessary. Just show up in time for the parade.” Participants were asked to meet on North Main Street, next to Marshall Junior High. The parade would go south on Main to Grand Avenue. 1956: Eastern New Mexico...
Editor’s note: This is one in a series profiling religious organizations on the Eastern New Mexico University campus. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Elizabeth Kirkwood, director of the Wesley Foundation, talks about the virtue of patience with Eastern New Mexico University students during their weekly Wednesday lunch service. A weekly outreach of the United Methodist Church provides food, devotion and an overall welcoming communal a...
People are placed in our lives for a reason. I’ve always believed that … we are supposed to learn from each other. One of my favorite quotes comes from Mother Teresa (so says the internet): “Some people come in our life as blessings. Others come in our life as lessons.” This point has come home to roost the past couple of weeks. Patti Dobson We can learn from both situations. My hope is that I’m always a blessing; but realistically, I get that I’m probably a little of e...
We're sorry; thanks for your patience Regarding concerns related to our new Greyhound Stadium at Eastern New Mexico University: This has meant inconvenience to area residents throughout the construction, and I appreciate the tolerance of the noise, dust and traffic during construction. I also realize the sound level during our football games is still too high, and we are trying to rectify that problem. It is not a matter of simply turning down the volume. We have turned it down so low in the stadium that fans complain they...
What is a toy but that object which brings you amusement via some exercise of your imagination? Some toys are packaged and wrapped and labeled, intended for a specific sort of imagining and amusement. But others can be quite generic. I prefer those with the more amorphous potential. Audra Brown Down on the Farm The first thing that a young’un on the farm or the ranch learns is that you never know where you’ll be. You might be in the pickup all day, or you might be on a hor...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The New Mexico special session has come and gone with state and local entities facing major cutbacks. Despite this, there is still hope for the future, according to Sen. Stuart Ingle and Eastern New Mexico University President Steven Gamble, who both spoke at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday afternoon at the Yam Theatre. Ingle spoke about the results of the special session, adding that the session “was one of the tougher ones” he has been a part of as a sta...
Today • Brown Early Childhood Center fall carnival — 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Armbands available before the event for $8 or the day of for $10. Food tickets also available. Information: 575-356-7074 Saturday • ENMU choir Europe tour fundraiser — All day at Something Diff’rent Grill. Information: 575-562-1011 • ENMU Homecoming — 11 a.m. parade, 3 p.m. football game. Information: 575-562-1011 • Peanut Valley Festival — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. Admission: Free. Information: 575-356-8541 Tuesday • Aftersc...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Next Saturday, low-income families will have the opportunity to obtain food, while also allowing volunteers to make a difference in their community. A special food distribution will be held from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 22 at Central Christian Church with nearly 300 families receiving free food, according to Patricia Bazar, director of United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s 2-1-1 program, who said the distribution is held each month. “A lot of these families actually come to depend on this food to...
Managing editor [email protected] Portales is alive with activities this weekend as people celebrate community and university culture. As students put it earlier this week, Eastern New Mexico University’s homecoming is a time for people to come together. Sophomore Carlos Alvidrez referred to it as a “kind of a huge party the entire week.” A week-long party about sums it up. There was a girls’ “powder puff” football game Wednesday night, the homecoming pageant Thursday night, the 11 a.m. parade and 3 p.m. football ga...
Staff report HOBBS — Clovis High’s boys cruised to a team victory in Thursday’s Hobbs Invitational cross country meet, but something was definitely missing. Hobbs. While the defending state Class 6A champion Eagles opted to send their varsity to an invite in Rio Rancho, it left the field wide open and the Wildcats took advantage, notching their second team title of the season. The Cats finished with 33 points to 65 for runnerup Odessa Permian in the 10-team competition, while sophomore Jon Fuentes cruised to individual honor...
