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  • Meetings calendar - April 4

    Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Meetings are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns. Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Access restricted to those on the agenda. Public invited to view the meeting at www.currycounty.org. Contact Lance Pyle at [email protected] prior to the meeting with comments or questions to be addressed in the meeting. Information: 575-763-6016 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m., Jake Lopez Building, Roosevelt County Fairgro...

  • Events calendar - April 4

    Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Monday • Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri at Texico Schools at 575-482-3492, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 • Clovis-Carver Public Library Stitch Addicts stitch — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited in-pers...

  • Picking paints, mixed media ahead on show

    Sheryl Borden, Local columnist|Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Information on selecting the right paint color when remodeling, making a mixed media art mosaic and information about an in-school nutrition and physical activity program will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Interior designer, Beth Secosky says the most common question she is asked by her clients is how to select the right paint color when remodeling. She will discuss the simple secrets that pros use to sel...

  • Senior calendar - April 4

    Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-762-9405 All meals served with 2% milk and tossed salad w/dressing Monday: Steak fingers w/cream gravy, mashed potatoes, blended vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, peaches Tuesday: Pork fried rice w/peas and carrots, eggs, Oriental vegetables, salad w/dressing, spring rolls, Mandarin oranges Wednesday: Chicken and noodles, green beans, dinner roll w/margarine, spiced apples Thursday: Taco salad, pinto beans, pudding w/fruit Friday: Potato soup and chicken...

  • On the shelves - April 4

    Updated Apr 3, 2021

    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 clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “There's a Wocket in my Pocket” by Dr. Seuss has been donated in memory of George W. Davis. Welcome to Dr. Seuss's book of ridiculous rhymes, and get ready for a wild whirl of words! Keep an eye out for the Zink in the sink and the Bofa on the sofa, and don...

  • Sometimes words the only way to preserve history

    Karl Terry, Local columnist|Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Our Roosevelt County community has had a bit of angst these past few weeks as we prepared to part with some of our history. Antique windmills in a collection put together by a Portales couple were partially auctioned off by the county and the fate of Gov. W.E. Lindsey’s home, which failed to sell in the same auction, is now unknown. Sometimes history can only be preserved in the printed or spoken word. I thought this might be a good time to recall some of Lindsey’s his...

  • School menus - April 4

    Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Clovis schools Monday: Breakfast, breakfast pizza; Lunch, bacon cheeseburger, seasoned fries, veggie cup, ranch dressing, chilled pears Tuesday: Manager’s choice Wednesday: Breakfast, waffles; Lunch, pigs in a blanket; Au Gratin potatoes, seasoned corn, fresh apples, Jell-O, cookie Thursday: Breakfast, yogurt and graham cracker; Lunch, pepperoni pizza, mini carrot and celery sticks, ranch dressing, chilled peaches Friday: Breakfast, banana bread; Lunch, chicken noodle soup, toasted cheese sandwich, mini carrots and cucumbers,...

  • Jail log - April 4

    Updated Apr 3, 2021

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday-Friday): Clovis • Kevin Crook, 61, failure to pay fines • Curtis Billington, 57, violation of restraining order prohibiting domestic violence, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia • Nicky Lopez, 37, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Jacob Martinez, 28, probation violation • Monica Mares, 41, negligent arson • Quran Wiggins, 28, child abuse - intentional • Donna Terrazas, 36, failure to pay fines • Patricio Ortego...