Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Samantha Rubino clammed up and didn't say a word. After the unexpected death of her mother in April 2020, the 7-year-old put her head down on her knees when asked whether she wanted to go live with Juan Lerma, a man believed to be her father whom she hadn't seen in years. A few months later, Samantha never would speak again — her lifeless body discovered in a garbage bag in a trash can. The case, which resulted in the state of New Mexico agreeing to pay a $5.5 million settlement last month, should send a resounding message t...
Americans’ concerns about marijuana use can be traced to the early 20th century. Government officials in 1917 claimed that Mexican immigrants smoked cannabis – another name for marijuana -- for pleasure and expressed concern they could assault women under its influence. That report comes from Emily Dufton’s book, “Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America.” While there was no evidence tying large numbers of Mexican immigrants to illicit drug use and violence 100 years ago, fear of recreational drugs gre...
Curry County Extension Council The Curry County Extension Council met March 20 at the new office at the Fairgrounds. Seven extension members were present. All three county extension clubs were represented. A budget committee was appointed. The Adult Apron Service Project was reported to be successful with aprons going to Wheatfield and other facilities. Fabric and an apron pattern is available at the extension office for anyone who would like to make adult aprons. A CPR refresher course had been presented earlier that...
Clovis Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Yogurt & Graham Cracker & Applesauce. Lunch: Chili Dog on a Bun, Baked Seasoned Fries, Baked Beans & Side Kicks or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Chef Salad. Wednesday: Breakfast: French Toast Bites. Lunch: Burrito, Spanish Rice, Garden Salad & Celery Sticks w/Dressing & Chilled Pears w/Jell-O or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Bacon Cheeseburger and Fries or Chef Salad. Thursday: Breakfast: Bacon & Egg Biscuit. Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Mini...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Sliced Carrots, Roll w/ Margarine & Cookies. Tuesday: Square Fish/ Chicken Patty, French Fries & Sherbet. Wednesday: Steak Fingers w/Gravy, baked Potato, Blended Veggies, Roll w/Butter & Fruit Cocktail. Thursday: Baked Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, Capri Blend Veggies, Roll w/Margarine & Spiced Apples. Friday: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread & Banana Pudding. Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St., C...
The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Old Haunts” by James D. Best. Years have gone by since violence was necessary to resolve problems, but his calm routines and growing family are shaken by dishonest characters intruding on his easy life. When Steve Dancy and his friend Jeff Sha...
