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Courtesy photo Clovis Community College is offering a game of bingo, a night of laughs and a chance for a frozen turkey. "The Queen of Bingo," scheduled Wednesday at Marshall Auditorium in Clovis, follows two men playing sisters in the world of over-50 bingo. Hailed as witty and outrageous stage comedy that follows in the style of the Carol Burnett Show, The "Queen of Bingo" gives a bird's-eye view of life for two sisters "on the other side of 50" and the things that matter to them, including their pursuit of a little... Full story
Shane Partlow, left, and Rowan Joseph play sisters Sis and Babe in “The Queen of Bingo.” Courtesy photo CMI staff Clovis Community College is offering a game of bingo, a night of laughs and a chance for a frozen turkey. “The Queen of Bingo,” scheduled Wednesday at Marshall Auditorium in Clovis, follows two men playing sisters in the world of over-50 bingo. Hailed as witty and outrageous stage comedy that follows in the style of the Carol Burnett Show, The “Queen of Bingo” gives a bird's-eye view of life for two...
A Clovis Realtor resigned from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, saying he may get involved in a recall of Mayor David Lansford. Brent "Bud" DaBell said he was resigning because Lansford called Barack Obama an illegitimate president and "the carnal manifestation of evil." "Any belief that Mayor Lansford's position will not be a tipping point in future endeavors and government funding for Clovis ... can be nothing but naive," DaBell said in his letter of resignation. "I feel that my time can be spent...
Robin Fornoff A Clovis Realtor resigned from the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, saying he may get involved in a recall of Mayor David Lansford. Brent “Bud” DaBell said he was resigning because Lansford called Barack Obama an illegitimate president and “the carnal manifestation of evil.” “Any belief that Mayor Lansford’s position will not be a tipping point in future endeavors and government funding for Clovis ... can be nothing but naive,” DaBell said in his letter of resignation. “I feel that my time... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday • 11:16 a.m.: Caller reported driving by and seeing a male hitting a female and then go inside, 100 block of Aspen. • 11:32 a.m.: Caller reported her ex came into her home uninvited and took items, 2100 block of Howard Cowper. • 11:44 a.m.: Call in reference to a 21-year-old female who stepped on a nail and it went through her shoe, 1200 block of Edwards. • 12:06 p.m.: Caller reported a female stalking her because she was dating her... Full story
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday - 11:16 a.m.: Caller reported driving by and seeing a male hitting a female and then go inside, 100 block of Aspen. - 11:32 a.m.: Caller reported her ex came into her home uninvited and took items, 2100 block of Howard Cowper. - 11:44 a.m.: Call in reference to a 21-year-old female who stepped on a nail and it went through her shoe, 1200 block of Edwards. - 12:06 p.m.: Caller reported a female stalking her because she was dating her ex-boyfriend, 1500 block of... Full story
Today Pre-school story hour — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Basic computer skills workshop — 9 a.m. to noon, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Jail bond forum — 11:30 a.m., Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St. in Melrose. Also, 6 p.m., Texico Senior Center, 211 Griffin St., in Texico. Information provided on $9.3 million jail bond issue that goes before voters April 3. Information: 763-6016 City Commission meeting — 5:15 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public...
Today Pre-school story hour — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Basic computer skills workshop — 9 a.m. to noon, Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Jail bond forum — 11:30 a.m., Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St. in Melrose. Also, 6 p.m., Texico Senior Center, 211 Griffin St., in Texico. Information provided on $9.3 million jail bond issue that goes before voters April 3. Information: 763-6016 City Commission meeting — 5:15 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Friday Basic compute... Full story
Here are Portales police call logs from Tuesday: • 10:06 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for a subject who had fallen, New Mexico 267. • 10:14 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for a subject with back pain, 2100 block of La Vega De Ranch. • 10:18 a.m., Caller reported a counterfeit bill, 100 block of North Chicago, • 11:33 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for an 84-year-old male, 1700 block of South Avenue O. • 12:08 p.m., Caller requested an ambulance for assault, South Roosevelt Road 7.... Full story
Here are Portales police call logs from Tuesday: - 10:06 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for a subject who had fallen, New Mexico 267. - 10:14 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for a subject with back pain, 2100 block of La Vega De Ranch. - 10:18 a.m., Caller reported a counterfeit bill, 100 block of North Chicago, - 11:33 a.m., Caller requested an ambulance for an 84-year-old male, 1700 block of South Avenue O. - 12:08 p.m., Caller requested an ambulance for assault, South Roosevelt Road 7. - 12:37 p.m., Caller...
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing. Become a geek There’s a basic computer skills workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Meetings watch Clovis City Commission meets at 5:15 p.m. today in the Clovis-Carver Public Library. It’s open to the public. Music, music, music Slip on the dancing shoes — there’s a musicians jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Information: 356-5056. Curious quotes “You can find your way across this country...
Good morning and welcome to the Thursday briefing. Become a geek There’s a basic computer skills workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Friday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 769-7840 Meetings watch Clovis City Commission meets at 5:15 p.m. today in the Clovis-Carver Public Library. It’s open to the public. Music, music, music Slip on the dancing shoes — there’s a musicians jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Information: 356-5056. Curious quotes “You can find your way across this country...
Tommy Heflin opens up his home to the Portales community every Wednesday night to share and teach his passion. The retired Portales native has been flintknapping for about 37 years, a hobby he loves to share with others. Flintknapping is the art of manufacturing stone points or arrowheads as ancient people did. "I found my first arrowhead when I was 10 years old and from that time on, I always wondered how anybody can make something so beautiful with no tools," Heflin said. "Over the years I kept dwelling on it and wondering...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University's softball team had chances late but came up short in both ends of a doubleheader against Adams State on Wednesday at Zia Softball Field. After the Zias pulled even with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning in the opener, the Grizzlies put together a four-run seventh for an 8-4 victory. ENMU (6-18) then had a five-run sixth in the nightcap to close to 6-5, but two errors led to five unearned runs in the seventh and the Grizzlies won that one 11-7. Katelyn Lovato hit a leadoff d...
CMI correspndent: Joshua Lucero ENMU freshman shortstop Melissa Reynosa waits for the throw on Adams State sophomore Carly DeLorenzo’s steal of second base during the seventh inning of Wednesday’s second game at Zia Softball field. PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team had chances late but came up short in both ends of a doubleheader against Adams State on Wednesday at Zia Softball Field. After the Zias pulled even with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning in the opener, the G...
CMI staff Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team had chances late but came up short in both ends of a doubleheader against Adams State on Wednesday at Zia Softball Field. After the Zias pulled even with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning in the opener, the Grizzlies put together a four-run seventh for an 8-4 victory. ENMU (6-18) then had a five-run sixth in the nightcap to close to 6-5, but two errors led to five unearned runs in the seventh and the Grizzlies won that one 11-7. Katelyn Lovato hit a leadoff d... Full story
Eastern New Mexico University's softball team had chances late but came up short in both ends of a doubleheader against Adams State on Wednesday at Zia Softball Field. After the Zias pulled even with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning in the opener, the Grizzlies put together a four-run seventh for an 8-4 victory. ENMU (6-18) then had a five-run sixth in the nightcap to close to 6-5, but two errors led to five unearned runs in the seventh and the Grizzlies won that one 11-7. Katelyn Lovato hit a leadoff double and...
The state of New Mexico has allocated $2.5 million for upgrades to state highway 60/84 between Prince and Norris streets. The state of New Mexico has allocated $2.5 million for upgrades to state highway 60/84 between Prince and Norris streets. Newly elected Clovis Mayor David Lansford said infrastructure improvements, particularly streets and roads in Clovis, will be a major focus for him. In an effort to help the new mayor get started, we asked local residents to prioritize streets in need of repair. A poll of 30 people...
Christina Calloway Tommy Heflin opens up his home to the Portales community every Wednesday night to share and teach his passion. The retired Portales native has been flintknapping for about 37 years, a hobby he loves to share with others. Flintknapping is the art of manufacturing stone points or arrowheads as ancient people did. “I found my first arrowhead when I was 10 years old and from that time on, I always wondered how anybody can make something so beautiful with no tools,” Heflin said. “Over the years I kept dwelling o...
