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Federico Barros was born and raised in the Philippines. He graduated high school in Guam. His father served in the U.S. military and the family moved to Clovis in 1985. After graduating, Barros immediately left home and started his journey with just a bag in tow. He went to work for a local car dealership for 20 years under two different owners before it became Hamilton Auto Group. Seven years ago he went on to fulfill one of his biggest dreams, opening up his own auto...
Guys learn a lot in a marriage. I’m not sure women learn anything in matrimony. It’s true, I’ve been married to the same woman for 34 years today and I will attest she knew everything from day one and I knew practically nothing. I learned right off that it takes women a lot longer to get ready than it does men. When we were dating I wasn’t witness to all the time it took my loved one to apply makeup, do hair, select an outfit several times and program a VCR to record the tel... Full story
My newest favorite garment for summer is the summer kimono cape. They’ve maintained their trendy popularity for the past few years and I think they are just great for so many reasons. For one, they look great on every body type. If you’re not in your best shape, they are great to cover up those problem areas. Even if you just want a little more coverage for a pair of shorts, halter top or whatever you want to wear with it. link D'Nieka Hartsfield NiekaStyle The feel of thi...
Information on making tilework quilt blocks and constructing a doll house with lightweight plastic will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Laura Murray is the owner of Laura Murray Designs and is also an author. She’s going to demonstrate making tilework quilt blocks which can expand the possibilities of other painted quilt block techniques. She’s from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Designer Jana Be... Full story
Hill-Fenton Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Fenton of Glen Rose, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Fenton, to Jonathan Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duwain Hill of Texico. Chelsea, a graduate of Texas Tech Health Science Center, is a pediatric nurse at University Medical Center in Lubbock. Jonathan is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas, and holds a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration and is pursuing a second bachelor degree in Construction Science/Engineering from...
On this date ... 1971: “Tornado-breeding clouds” dropped nearly 2 inches of rain across the region and kept eyes skyward, the Clovis News-Journal reported. No injuries were reported, but Clovis police said a tornado was spotted 1,000 feet off the ground about five miles south of Clovis near U.S. 70. The twister touched down briefly at a farm house 3.5 miles south of Clovis, ripping a roof off of a porch. 1951: Gov. Edwin Mechem, in the area for a youth conference, said there were no plans to turn Eastern New Mexico Uni... Full story
The following books are available for checkout at: Portales Public Library End of Watch by Stephen King In the third and final installment of Stephen King's trilogy that started with Mr. Mercedes and continued in Finders Keepers, retired police officer Bill Hodges finds that six years after the Mercedes Massacre-when Brady Hartsfield caused the death of eight people and injured a great many more-the survivors of the massacre have started to commit murders and suicides, dying one after another, as though they are being marked... Full story
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Exercise equipment; 10 a.m. jewelry pals; 1 p.m. line dance; 5 p.m. business meeting; 5:30 potluck; 6 p.m. social night Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. travel meeting; 8 a.m. quilting; 10:30 a.m. travel meeting; 1 p.m. pinochle; 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 10 a.m. sew days; 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4; 1 p.m. bingo; 6 p.m. railroad potluck Friday: 10 a.m. needle gang; 1 p.m. pinochle; 7 p.m. dance “Outlaws” Saturday: 10 a.m. line dan...
Information on making tilework quilt blocks and constructing a doll house with lightweight plastic will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Laura Murray is the owner of Laura Murray Designs and is also an author. She’s going to demonstrate making tilework quilt blocks which can expand the possibilities of other painted quilt block techniques. She’s from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Designer Jana Be...
The following books are available for checkout at: Portales Public Library End of Watch by Stephen King In the third and final installment of Stephen King's trilogy that started with Mr. Mercedes and continued in Finders Keepers, retired police officer Bill Hodges finds that six years after the Mercedes Massacre-when Brady Hartsfield caused the death of eight people and injured a great many more-the survivors of the massacre have started to commit murders and suicides, dying one after another, as though they are being marked... Full story
Federico Barros was born and raised in the Philippines. He graduated high school in Guam. His father served in the U.S. military and the family moved to Clovis in 1985. After graduating, Barros immediately left home and started his journey with just a bag in tow. He went to work for a local car dealership for 20 years under two different owners before it became Hamilton Auto Group. Seven years ago he went on to fulfill one of his biggest dreams, opening up his own auto...
Guys learn a lot in a marriage. I’m not sure women learn anything in matrimony. It’s true, I’ve been married to the same woman for 34 years today and I will attest she knew everything from day one and I knew practically nothing. I learned right off that it takes women a lot longer to get ready than it does men. When we were dating I wasn’t witness to all the time it took my loved one to apply makeup, do hair, select an outfit several times and program a VCR to record the tel...
My newest favorite garment for summer is the summer kimono cape. They’ve maintained their trendy popularity for the past few years and I think they are just great for so many reasons. For one, they look great on every body type. If you’re not in your best shape, they are great to cover up those problem areas. Even if you just want a little more coverage for a pair of shorts, halter top or whatever you want to wear with it. NiekaStyle The feel of this piece is very boh... Full story
Hill-Fenton Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Fenton of Glen Rose, Texas, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Chelsea Fenton, to Jonathan Hill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Duwain Hill of Texico. Chelsea, a graduate of Texas Tech Health Science Center, is a pediatric nurse at University Medical Center in Lubbock. Jonathan is a graduate of Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas, and holds a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Administration and is pursuing a second bachelor degree in Construction Science/Engineering from... Full story
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Exercise equipment; 10 a.m. jewelry pals; 1 p.m. line dance; 5 p.m. business meeting; 5:30 potluck; 6 p.m. social night Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. travel meeting; 8 a.m. quilting; 10:30 a.m. travel meeting; 1 p.m. pinochle; 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 10 a.m. sew days; 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4; 1 p.m. bingo; 6 p.m. railroad potluck Friday: 10 a.m. needle gang; 1 p.m. pinochle; 7 p.m. dance “Outlaws” Saturday: 10 a.m. line dan...
STAFF REPORT Next weekend will see the return of Heritage Days to Portales, where residents will have the opportunity to reconnect with their community by participating in various activities, according to Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Karl Terry. File photo The 32nd annual Heritage Days will take place Friday and Saturday in Portales. The Heritage Days car show will be part of the event again this year, taking place all day Saturday at Portales City... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The 2016 Miss New Mexico pageant will be hosted at Eastern New Mexico University this week. Girls from 13 to 17 years old participate in the Miss Teen contest, while participants 17 to 24 participate in the Miss New Mexico contest. “The Miss New Mexico Scholarship Organization allows young women throughout the Land of Enchantment to earn scholarship money for college, cultivate their individual talents and speaking skills, develop self-confidence and poise, as well as the opportunity t... Full story
STAFF REPORT An Eastern Plains Council of Government (EPCOG) official gave an annual report to Roosevelt County commissioners at their Thursday commission meeting. Executive Director Sandy Chancey told commissioners that the organization serves seven counties by helping them with economic development — such as project administration and special projects — transportation planning — such as road projects — capital outlay, grants and more. Chancey told commissioners that although the EPCOG office is only open Monday-... Full story
On this date ... 1971: “Tornado-breeding clouds” dropped nearly 2 inches of rain across the region and kept eyes skyward, the Clovis News-Journal reported. No injuries were reported, but Clovis police said a tornado was spotted 1,000 feet off the ground about five miles south of Clovis near U.S. 70. The twister touched down briefly at a farm house 3.5 miles south of Clovis, ripping a roof off of a porch. 1951: Gov. Edwin Mechem, in the area for a youth conference, said the...
Most days, it’s just the job — it’s the norm, and you don’t think too much about what you have to do or who you have to talk to. But then there are those days where the “don’t bring work home with you” rule is hard not to break. My significant other and I both have demanding jobs where there are times it’s difficult to leave work at the door. Thursday was one of those days for me. In a sense, I have been with ARISE Sexual Assault Services since the beginning of their strugg...
Monday • Get Your Game On — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Game: Minute to Win It. Information: 575-356-3940 Tuesday • Full STEAM Ahead — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library for grades 2-6. Activity: Army man launchers. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teen program — 2 p.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 13-18. Game: Minute to Win It. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • Ready, Set, Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library for preschoolers. Book: Hi, Ho, Daddio! Information: 575-356-3940 ... Full story
Clovis city commissioners on Thursday are expected to discuss the pros and cons of a taxpayer-funded shooting range being established at Ned Houk Park. We think it’s time government got out of the entertainment business. Promoters say the proposed 720-acre range would feature 100-yard and 200-yard rifle targets, an area for pistol shooting and skeet fields suitable for hosting Amateur Trapshooting Association and National Skeet Shooters Association competitions. The state would provide up to $1 million to build the range, wit...
Clovis city commissioners on Thursday are expected to discuss the pros and cons of a taxpayer-funded shooting range being established at Ned Houk Park. We think it’s time government got out of the entertainment business. Promoters say the proposed 720-acre range would feature 100-yard and 200-yard rifle targets, an area for pistol shooting and skeet fields suitable for hosting Amateur Trapshooting Association and National Skeet Shooters Association competitions. The state would provide up to $1 million to build the range, wit... Full story
Despite amateurish photography skills, I enjoy taking photos of rustic buildings in rural areas. While recently chauffeuring a teacher to the small West Texas towns of Morton, Muleshoe, Lazbuddie, Dimmitt, Wilson and Meadow for interviews Wendel Sloan for elementary positions, I killed time by snapping photos of old houses. I assumed the dilapidated structures — with missing shingles, peeling paint, draped sheets and even boarded-up windows — were vacant, but then rea...
