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CLOVIS — Clovis’ girls basketball team punched one into the left-side column Friday night, bagging its first win of the season, 53-38, over Texico in the Strength and Sass Shootout. In doing so, the Lady Wildcats also won their home opener at Rock Staubus Gymnasium, pulling away from the Lady Wolverines, who had forged a 10-all tie late in the first quarter and trailed only 12-10 at the start of the second. Madison Tolbert gave the Lady ’Cats a second-quarter boost, scoring ei...
NEW YORK — The Yankees have picked ESPN broadcaster Aaron Boone to succeed Joe Girardi as manager, a person familiar with New York's decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday night because the decision had not been announced by the team. Now 44, Boone has never been a manager or even a coach at any level since retiring as a player after the 2009 season. His 11th-inning home run off Boston's Tim Wakefield won Game 7 of the AL Championship Series for the Yankees against Boston. B...
CLOVIS - Some wept in the courtroom audience Friday afternoon at the sight of accused library shooter Nathaniel Jouett, appearing in custody during a short status conference in Curry County. Jouett, 16, is charged as the sole suspect in the Aug. 28 shooting at Clovis-Carver Public Library that killed two and hospitalized four others, including a 10-year old boy. Some of those injured attended the hearing this week, during which lawyers discussed a timeline for bringing...
CLOVIS — The Rams needed just one quarter to get into a groove, before routing the St. Michael’s Horsemen in the first round of the Clovis Shootout Friday night. Portales led, 14-13, after one quarter, but proceeded to allow just 25 points the rest of the way, in a 72-38 victory. Portales (2-0) outscored St. Mike’s (1-2) 22-8 in the second quarter, and ran away from there. Taylee Rippee finished with a double-double, as she led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Zamorye Cox added 11 points, nine assists and eight...
PORTALES — A day late and a dollar short. That old adage may be a good way to describe Eastern New Mexico’s Lone Star Conference men’s basketball home opener Thursday night. The Greyhounds rallied to tie UT-Permian Basin at 57-all, only to allow a 15-2 run as the Falcons pulled away for a 84-74 victory. “It was 15-2?,” Greyhounds coach Tres Segler said after the game. “That’s pretty bad. That’s what happens, you know what I mean? Coach Andy (Newman) really likes (Garrett Baggett), he’s been really high on him. I know he ha...
ROSWELL — Despite knocking down 11 3-pointers in Thursday’s season-opener, the Portales boys basketball team still lost by double digits against the Roswell Coyotes. The Coyotes outscored the Rams, 19-7, in the third quarter, en route to a 72-55 victory. Portales (0-1) kept pace with Roswell (2-1) in the first half, trailing just 31-28, heading into the break. However, the Rams scored just seven points in the third period, and were unable to recover from there. “We held their leading scorer (Tarren Burrola) to seven point...
PORTALES — Following his third-straight season leading the Lone Star Conference in rushing, Eastern New Mexico University senior running back Kamal Cass was named to the D2CCA Footall All Super Region Four second team. Cass, who became ENMU’s all-time leading rusher with 4,301 yards and 50 touchdowns, helped the Greyhounds go 8-2 on the season. Players are selected to the team via nominations and votes from sports information directors in the region’s schools. Cass has twice been named an All-American and LSC Offensive Back...
PORTALES - Family, fun, old Saint Nick himself - what more do you need to have a good time? Not much, if you ask any of the Portales residents attending the city's 31st annual Christmas Light Parade. Over 40 floats traveled a route from the Portales Recreation Center to the downtown square, delighting residents new and old. Shonta Ayers, a new arrival to the city, attended the parade to get a feel for what Portales has to offer. Ayers had a good feeling about Portales, based...
On this date ... 1977: A 29-yard fourth-quarter field goal was the only score, but it was enough to give the Clovis Wildcats a state football championship over the defending champion Sandia Matadors in a sold-out game in Clovis that was also televised statewide. Clovis kicker David Nelson put the only points on the board for the Wildcats at the 6:59 mark of the last quarter. The state championship was Clovis' second in four years, both under Coach Dunny Goode. 1962: Ruby...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday through Friday: Clovis • Dennis Smith, 35, interference with communications, battery against a household member • Frankie Owen, 34, non-residential burglary, receiving stolen property • Matilda Garcia, 34, conspiracy to commit residential burglary • Brandon McCarty, 29, probation violation, aggravated assault against a household member, possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, criminal damage to the property of a household member • Lealia Linzy-Wal...
Today’s family in need: With an injured father, this family can’t afford Christmas. After being hurt at his job, the father won’t be able to find work until the beginning of 2018. While the Salvation Army was able to help with the family’s immediate needs, “there will be nothing for Christmas,” according to Salvation Army Lt. Kelly Berggren. “They could certainly use a bit of help this Christmas season,” he said. About the Empty Stocking Fund: The fund is a joint venture of the Salvation Army and The Eastern New Mexico News...
CLOVIS — A routine call may have set off some red flags for area residents, based on its proximity to Clovis High School, but was nothing beyond a small fire at a shuttered grocery store. Clovis fire and police units reported a little before 10:30 a.m. to the store, on the southwest corner of the Purdue-Thornton intersection and across the street from CHS. The fire was taken down in less than 15 minutes. Capt. Allan Silvers of the Clovis Fire Department said the building had no utilities and open doors and windows, leading t...
PORTALES — Shanley Thompson was crowned Little Miss Merry Christmas by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Thursday night, but that wasn’t the only victory achieved. The 10 contestants in this year’s competition, which challenges young girls in the community to raise the most money for Christmas lights on Portales businesses, raised $8,508, the highest amount RCCC Executive Director Karl Terry has seen since he took the position in 2010. “That’s almost double what we did last year. I’ve got records going back to 201...
CLOVIS — Main Street will come alive with the Christmas spirit today for the annual Clovis Christmas Lights parade as well as a host of other holiday activities. The parade itself will kick off with the lighting of the community Christmas tree located in front of the Curry County Courthouse at 6 p.m., but the festivities start even earlier. Clovis MainStreet Executive Director Lisa Pellegrino-Spear said over 25 downtown businesses will open at 10 a.m. for a day of open houses and event specials. The businesses will open b...
Monday • Eastern Plains Council of Governments — 10 a.m. at 418 Main Street, Clovis. Information: 575-762-7714 Tuesday • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room at the county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at the county administration building, 417 Gidding St. Information: 575-763-6016 • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis Municipal Airport....
Today • Holiday open house — 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. “The Polar Express” will be read at 4 p.m. Information: 575-769-7840 • Cookies and cocoa — 5 p.m.-6 p.m. pre-parade treats at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Christmas light parade — 6 p.m. on Main Street, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435 • Christmas Open House with Santa — 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at Matt 25, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435 • Breakfast with Santa — 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. pancake breakfast at the Memori...
