Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Liliana Castillo: Freedom New Mexico Nicole Thornton worked as the community affairs coordinator as well as the Portales Main Street manager. Nicole Thornton was the Community Affairs Coordinator for the city of Portales until Friday. Her husband received orders from the Air Force back to Florida so the couple will be returning home. Thornton said there is no such thing as a typical day for the community affairs coordinator. “I enjoy that every day is different at this job,” she said. “It keeps it exciting with const...
Firefighters from more than 30 departments struggled most of Sunday to contain a massive grass fire that erupted near Melrose and quickly spread through Curry and Roosevelt counties, damaging homes and forcing several evacuations near Clovis and Portales. The fire started about 11:30 a.m. after a tire on a vehicle blew out and sparks from the wheel set nearby grass ablaze. It had burned an estimated 17,000 acres, fanned by wind gusts of up to 30 mph that frequently changed directions. According to Clovis Emergency Management...
Firefighters from more than 30 departments struggled most of Sunday to contain a massive grass fire that erupted near Melrose and quickly spread through Curry and Roosevelt counties, damaging homes and forcing several evacuations near Clovis and Portales. The fire started about 11:30 a.m. after a tire on a vehicle blew out and sparks from the wheel set nearby grass ablaze. It had burned an estimated 17,000 acres, fanned by wind gusts of up to 30 mph that frequently changed directions. According to Clovis Emergency Management...
According to State EOC, the evacuations are for homes along Highway 467 at the Roosevelt County Line.... Full story
According to State EOC, the evacuations are for homes along Highway 467 at... Full story
Freedom New Mexico Firefighters from more than 30 departments struggled most of Sunday to contain a massive grass fire that erupted near Melrose and quickly spread through Curry and Roosevelt counties, damaging homes and forcing several evacuations near Clovis and Portales. The fire started about 11:30 a.m. after a tire on a vehicle blew out and sparks from the wheel set nearby grass ablaze. It had burned an estimated 17,000 acres, fanned by wind gusts of up to 30 mph that frequently changed directions. According to Clovis... Full story
Freedom New Mexico Firefighters from more than 30 departments struggled most of Sunday to contain a massive grass fire that erupted near Melrose and quickly spread through Curry and Roosevelt counties, damaging homes and forcing several evacuations near Clovis and Portales. The fire started about 11:30 a.m. after a tire on a vehicle blew out and sparks from the wheel set nearby grass ablaze. It had burned an estimated 17,000 acres, fanned by wind gusts of up to 30 mph that frequently changed directions. According to Clovis...
McKinney Benja McKinney of Clovis will celebrate her 90th birthday 2 p.m. today at the Retirement Ranch. The celebration will be hosted by her children. McKinney was born April 16, 1921, in Bosque County, Texas. She has three children, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The celebration is open to friends and relatives....
McKinney Benja McKinney of Clovis will celebrate her 90th birthday 2 p.m. today at the Retirement Ranch. The celebration will be hosted by her children. McKinney was born April 16, 1921, in Bosque County, Texas. She has three children, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The celebration is open to friends and relatives....
Dixon Candace Eaton and Daniel Dixon of Carbondale, Colo., were married March 6, 2011 in the mountains of Aspen, Colo. The ceremony was small an intimate with immediate family in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Charlotte Eaton of Clovis. She is employed as a professor at Colorado Mountain College. The groom is the son of Richie and Lea Decker of Seymour, Conn. He is the owner of Custom Works in Aspen, Colo. The maid of honor was her sister, Kara Grant. The best man was his brother, Richard...
Dixon Candace Eaton and Daniel Dixon of Carbondale, Colo., were married March 6, 2011 in the mountains of Aspen, Colo. The ceremony was small an intimate with immediate family in attendance. The bride is the daughter of Ronnie and Charlotte Eaton of Clovis. She is employed as a professor at Colorado Mountain College. The groom is the son of Richie and Lea Decker of Seymour, Conn. He is the owner of Custom Works in Aspen, Colo. The maid of honor was her sister, Kara Grant. The best man was his brother, Richard...
Hall Ollie and Jessie Hall of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 23 at their home. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Ollie Hall Sr., Michael, Jessie, Kenneth, Treena, William and Anthony. The couple was married April 24, 1961 in Clovis. They have seven children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is retired from Excel meat plant. She is a homemaker. Invitations have been sent out.... Full story
Hall Ollie and Jessie Hall of Clovis will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 23 at their home. The celebration will be hosted by their children, Ollie Hall Sr., Michael, Jessie, Kenneth, Treena, William and Anthony. The couple was married April 24, 1961 in Clovis. They have seven children, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is retired from Excel meat plant. She is a homemaker. Invitations have been sent out....
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library The Redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverly Lewis was given by Maria Inman in memory of Sara Denise Shell. A thoroughly modern woman with a successful career, Sarah Cain had ridiculed her sister Ivy’s choice of a Plain lifestyle, but after Ivy’s death, Sarah is stunned to learn that she has been appointed guardian of Ivy’s five Amish orphans. A Merry Heart by Wanda Brunstetter was given by Maria Inman in memory of Sara Denise Shell. Following the loss of the man s...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library The Redemption of Sarah Cain by Beverly Lewis was given by Maria Inman in memory of Sara Denise Shell. A thoroughly modern woman with a successful career, Sarah Cain had ridiculed her sister Ivy’s choice of a Plain lifestyle, but after Ivy’s death, Sarah is stunned to learn that she has been appointed guardian of Ivy’s five Amish orphans. A Merry Heart by Wanda Brunstetter was given by Maria Inman in memory of Sara Denise Shell. Following the loss of the man s... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., dance. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Five wishes care decisions workshop; 1 p.m., Bingo. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m. Free blood pressure and sugar checks; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Loteria. Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities,... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., dance. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Five wishes care decisions workshop; 1 p.m., Bingo. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m. Free blood pressure and sugar checks; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Loteria. Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities,...
Mullinax-Harden Clyde E. Buddy and Jackie Mullinax of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Lindsay Nicole Mullinax of Clovis to Clinton Dustin Harden of Clovis. He is the son of state Sen. Clinton D. and Kathy Harden of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows June 25, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Clovis. The reception will be held at First Baptist Church in Clovis. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Clovis High School. She is employed at MyStorage. The prospective groom is a 1995...
Mullinax-Harden Clyde E. Buddy and Jackie Mullinax of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Lindsay Nicole Mullinax of Clovis to Clinton Dustin Harden of Clovis. He is the son of state Sen. Clinton D. and Kathy Harden of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows June 25, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Clovis. The reception will be held at First Baptist Church in Clovis. The bride-elect is a 2002 graduate of Clovis High School. She is employed at MyStorage. The prospective groom is a 1995...
Information on using leftover gluten-free bread, cooking onions and choosing happiness will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Carol Fenster explains that since gluten-free bread costs more than regular bread, it’s very important to make the most of every slice — even stale, leftover bread — and she’ll show how. Her business is Savory Palate Inc., and she’s from Centennial, Colo. Kim Reddin represents the National Onion Association in Greeley, Colo., and she’s goi...
Information on using leftover gluten-free bread, cooking onions and choosing happiness will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Carol Fenster explains that since gluten-free bread costs more than regular bread, it’s very important to make the most of every slice — even stale, leftover bread — and she’ll show how. Her business is Savory Palate Inc., and she’s from Centennial, Colo. Kim Reddin represents the National Onion Association in Greeley, Colo., and she’s goi... Full story
Curry County Association Curry County Association of Educational Retirees met April 4 at Furr’s. The meeting was opened with prayer and pledges to the American flag and the New Mexico flag. Dianne Davis introduced Rebecca Reid-Carlyle, who gave a program on reverse mortgages. The reverse mortgage plan was explained step by step and who is eligible. These mortgages are approved by FHA and HUD. Questions were asked after the presentation. Jackye Alexander opened the business meeting. The treasurer’s report was approved. Mary Ha...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Corn dog, corn on the cob, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday: Breakfast — Smucker’s snack’n waffles. Lunch — Beefy nachos and salsa, pinto beans, garden salad and ranch, cherry applesauce. Wednesday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, tater tots, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cookie. Thursday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Cheese enchiladas, pinto beans, Spanish ric... Full story
Curry County Association Curry County Association of Educational Retirees met April 4 at Furr’s. The meeting was opened with prayer and pledges to the American flag and the New Mexico flag. Dianne Davis introduced Rebecca Reid-Carlyle, who gave a program on reverse mortgages. The reverse mortgage plan was explained step by step and who is eligible. These mortgages are approved by FHA and HUD. Questions were asked after the presentation. Jackye Alexander opened the business meeting. The treasurer’s report was approved. Mary Ha...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Corn dog, corn on the cob, steamed broccoli, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday: Breakfast — Smucker’s snack’n waffles. Lunch — Beefy nachos and salsa, pinto beans, garden salad and ranch, cherry applesauce. Wednesday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, tater tots, lettuce, tomato, pickle, cookie. Thursday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Cheese enchiladas, pinto beans, Spanish ric...
