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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Barbara George Relays At Portales BOYS Team standings: 1. Portales 130; 2. West Las Vegas 93 1/3; 3. Fort Sumner 58 1/3; 4. Hobbs JV 47 2/3; 5. Melrose 33 1/3; 6. Lovington 31 1/3; 7. Dexter 24; 8. Tatum 16; 9. Clovis JV 12; 10. Clovis Christian 3. Field events High jump: 1. Jordan Davis, Portales 6-4; 2. Miguel Sena, West Las Vegas 6-0; 5. Julian Urioste, Portales 5-8; 4. Julio Viscaino, Tatum 5-8; 5. Noah Maxwell, Fort Sumner 5-4; 6. (tie) Semaj Colton, Hobbs JV and David Franco, Hobbs JV 5-4. Pole vault: 1. Jesse LaMier,... Full story
Carlsbad Current-Argus CARLSBAD – Carlsbad and Clovis engaged in two gritty pitchers' duels Friday, but the Cavemen found a way to garner the edge. Carlsbad delivered some key base hits to ensure its 1-2 punch, Trevor Rogers and Josh Chavarria, would come through on the winning end – and they were victorious, 1-0 and 2-1. In game one, Rogers helped his own cause on the mound with an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning. That was all the run support the junior lefty ne... Full story
Carlsbad Current-Argus: Matt Hollinshead Clovis’ Gabriel Montoya throws out Carlsbad’s Will Fiala at first base in the first game of Friday's 4-6A doubleheader.... Full story
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Clovis High catcher Alyssa Turbeville drops down a sacrifice bunt during the first game of Friday’s Distirct 4-6A softball doubleheader at Lady Wildcat Field....
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] For a team that outscored its opposition by 17 runs, the Carlsbad Cavegirls weren’t often in relax mode. Carlsbad kept its District 4-6A title hopes alive Friday night, putting away close games in the seventh innings to take a 6-0, 11-0 doubleheader sweep Friday night at Lady Wildcat Softball Complex. Carlsbad (16-5, 6-2) sent 11 to the plate in the seventh inning of the opener, with the first five reaching base to pick up five insurance t...
Donna Crispin has lived most of her life in Fort Sumner. She graduated from the Fort Sumner Schools in 1982. She attended college in Las Cruces at New Mexico State University, where she received her Bachelor’s in Education degree and later received her Masters from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Crispin’s first job was immediately after she graduated back in Fort Sumner. She taught for half a year before moving on to teach in Gallup. It was in Gallup where she taught for seven years in grades kindergarten through sec...
Donna Crispin has lived most of her life in Fort Sumner. She graduated from the Fort Sumner Schools in 1982. She attended college in Las Cruces at New Mexico State University, where she received her Bachelor’s in Education degree and later received her Masters from Grand Canyon University in Arizona. Crispin’s first job was immediately after she graduated back in Fort Sumner. She taught for half a year before moving on to teach in Gallup. It was in Gallup where she taught for... Full story
Life is filled with cultural milestones historic events that are seared into our memory banks. You just need to consider the audience before throwing them out. I catch myself all the time throwing out a pun or making reference to something that I suddenly realize by the blank looks on my audience’s faces that they don’t get and weren’t around to experience. With 15 minutes left in the workday recently we had a conversation going at the office about that topic. We had wide rang...
Life is filled with cultural milestones historic events that are seared into our memory banks. You just need to consider the audience before throwing them out. I catch myself all the time throwing out a pun or making reference to something that I suddenly realize by the blank looks on my audience’s faces that Karl Terry they don’t get and weren’t around to experience. With 15 minutes left in the workday recently we had a conversation going at the office about that topic... Full story
Mother’s Day is in two weeks, so there’s still plenty of time to drop those hints to your significant other, family member or friend of what to gift you. As the kids get older, the gift ideas can get less and less creative. But for the mom who appreciates fashion, your gift-givers can’t go wrong as long as you steer them in the right direction. NiekaStyle No matter what your sense of style is, trust me, it is a struggle for people to shop for you. There’s always the fear of... Full story
Mother’s Day is in two weeks, so there’s still plenty of time to drop those hints to your significant other, family member or friend of what to gift you. As the kids get older, the gift ideas can get less and less creative. But for the mom who appreciates fashion, your gift-givers can’t go wrong as long as you steer them in the right direction. NiekaStyle No matter what your sense of style is, trust me, it is a struggle for people to shop for you. There’s always the fear of...
Curry County Republican Women CCRW met April 12 at the Dakota Steakhouse. Members discussed having a voters drive to register new voters. Also discussed was the need to start thinking about the Republican county fair booth which is worked by members of Republican Women. Another topic of discussion was to possibly have a drawing each meeting for a free lunch. Curry County Commission District 4 candidates Benjamin Smith and Steven Gershon discussed their qualifications and experience. Important topics were financial stability...
Curry County Republican Women CCRW met April 12 at the Dakota Steakhouse. Members discussed having a voters drive to register new voters. Also discussed was the need to start thinking about the Republican county fair booth which is worked by members of Republican Women. Another topic of discussion was to possibly have a drawing each meeting for a free lunch. Curry County Commission District 4 candidates Benjamin Smith and Steven Gershon discussed their qualifications and experience. Important topics were financial stability... Full story
Information on hand beading, cooking with turkey, and making Victorian posies will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Fashion designer Orlando Dugi is going to show how to do hand beading on a variety of women’s evening wear and accessories. His business is Orlando Dugi Fashions and he’s from Santa Fe. Janet Stahl is with Butterball in Chicago, Illinois, and she’s going to talk about new turke... Full story
Information on hand beading, cooking with turkey, and making Victorian posies will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Fashion designer Orlando Dugi is going to show how to do hand beading on a variety of women’s evening wear and accessories. His business is Orlando Dugi Fashions and he’s from Santa Fe. Creative Living Janet Stahl is with Butterball in Chicago, Illinois, and she’s going to...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Oriental chicken, steamed rice, garden salad, mini carrots with ranch, assorted fresh fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — BBQ chicken sandwich, baked French fries, veggie cup with ranch dressing, raisins. Wednesday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes . Lunch — Soft taco, refried beans, salsa, corn, orange smiles. Thursday: Breakfast — Bean burrito. Lunch — Pig in a blanket, garden salad with ranch dressing, green beans, assorted fresh fruit, cookie. Friday... Full story
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Oriental chicken, steamed rice, garden salad, mini carrots with ranch, assorted fresh fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — BBQ chicken sandwich, baked French fries, veggie cup with ranch dressing, raisins. Wednesday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes . Lunch — Soft taco, refried beans, salsa, corn, orange smiles. Thursday: Breakfast — Bean burrito. Lunch — Pig in a blanket, garden salad with ranch dressing, green beans, assorted fresh fruit, cookie. Friday...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 10 a.m. jewelry pals; 1 p.m. line dance; 1 p.m. pinochle; 5 p.m. social night Tuesday: Movie day; 8 a.m. quilting; 10 a.m. beginner’s line dance; 1 p.m. pinochle; 6 p.m. jam session Wednesday: 9 a.m. sew days; 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: State line dance trip; 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4; 1 p.m. bingo Friday: State line dance; 10 a.m. needle gang; 12;30 p.m. chat and chew; 1 p.m. pinochle; 7 p.m. dance Outlaws Saturday: 4 p.m. Game night Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Exe...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 10 a.m. jewelry pals; 1 p.m. line dance; 1 p.m. pinochle; 5 p.m. social night Tuesday: Movie day; 8 a.m. quilting; 10 a.m. beginner’s line dance; 1 p.m. pinochle; 6 p.m. jam session Wednesday: 9 a.m. sew days; 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: State line dance trip; 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4; 1 p.m. bingo Friday: State line dance; 10 a.m. needle gang; 12;30 p.m. chat and chew; 1 p.m. pinochle; 7 p.m. dance Outlaws Saturday: 4 p.m. Game night Daily: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Exe... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Throughout portions of this month at varied times, sectors of the Clovis Municipal Schools student population have been taking assessment exams. CMS officials said PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) and SBA (Standards Based Assessment) are the two assessments administered to students — and the testing time frames are often misunderstood. “One common misconception is the students are in testing all day, but we have slotted certain dates and times that don... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Throughout portions of this month at varied times, sectors of the Clovis Municipal Schools student population have been taking assessment exams. CMS officials said PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) and SBA (Standards Based Assessment) are the two assessments administered to students — and the testing time frames are often misunderstood. “One common misconception is the students are in testing all day, but we have slotted certain dates and times that don...
Managing Editor [email protected] April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and every year a few Clovis citizens try to chip, tee and wedge at the problem. Next weekend, the Colonial Park Golf Course will host the 10th annual Hank Baskett III Tee’d Off About Child Abuse Golf Tournament. The tournament that bears the Clovis native and former pro football receiver’s name is the largest fundraiser for Oasis Children’s Advocacy Center. The non-profit, private organization that conducts investigative interviews of abused children... Full story
Managing Editor [email protected] April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and every year a few Clovis citizens try to chip, tee and wedge at the problem. Next weekend, the Colonial Park Golf Course will host the 10th annual Hank Baskett III Tee’d Off About Child Abuse Golf Tournament. The tournament that bears the Clovis native and former pro football receiver’s name is the largest fundraiser for Oasis Children’s Advocacy Center. The non-profit, private organization that conducts investigative interviews of abused children...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The Portales High School Chamber Choir recently earned the Class 4A State Championship in Albuquerque earlier this month, the first victory of its kind in the choir’s history, according to PHS Choir Director James Golden. According to Golden, the choir hadn’t been to a state competition since 2010. Ryann Privett, who participated in the competition, said that she wasn’t nervous because the choir had practiced and were confident that they would do well. “We practiced so much and we prep...
