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  • Meetings calendar - May 9

    Updated May 8, 2021

    Meetings are subject to change due to coronavirus concerns. Monday • Portales Municipal Schools board — 6 p.m., Portales Junior High School cafeteria, 700 E. Third St., Portales. The meeting is open to the public, will also be available via livestream at https://livestream.com/accounts/25937490 or on the Portales Municipal School District website, http://www.portalesschools.com. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday • City of Clovis Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main S...

  • Events calendar - May 9

    Updated May 8, 2021

    Today • Mother’s Day • Free dumping — noon-4:30 p.m., Clovis Regional Landfill, 2801 E. Brady. Open to all Clovis and Curry County residents in honor of Great American Cleanup. Information: 575-769-9654 • ENMU Bands in Concert — 3 p.m., via the ENMU Department of Music YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTeNzWdqPOj8YAYxrvGszw. Presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: 575-562-2377 Monday • Free dumping — 7 a.m.-noon, Clovis Regional Landfill, 2801 E. Brady. Open to all Clovis and Curry Count...

  • Pages past, May 9: Melrose burglary and rising stamp rates

    David Stevens, Publisher|Updated May 8, 2021

    On this date ... 1951: Burglars stole more than $1,500 from the First National Bank at Melrose. Entry was made through a back window. Bank officials said the burglars stole tools from the Santa Fe Railway and used them to knock the combination knob off the vault door, punch out the locking mechanism and enter the vault. But authorities theorized the thieves may have feared detection and left before stealing all the money the vault held. About $300 in half-dollar coins was...

  • Jail log - May 9

    Updated May 8, 2021

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday-Friday): Clovis • Maria Ceniceros, 52, fraud by worthless check, conspiracy to commit fraud by worthless check, fraud by worthless check • Cesar Montano-Olivas, 20, aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug • Carlos Lopez, 37, failure to appear on a felony charge • Adam Crespin, 35, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, bribe of a witness • Brian Weiss, 39, failure to pay fines • Christo...

  • Club notes - May 9

    Updated May 8, 2021

    Beta Phi The Beta Phi chapter of ESA in Clovis met Saturday with a cookout before a planned summer break. The meeting and cookout took place at the home of Royce and Patsy Lorenz. New pledges to the chapter were Tim and Lisa Loflin, Laura White and John Mathis. The chapter recognized years of service for Patsy Lorenz (35 years) and Laura Loflin (15 years). Jennette Bass was also recognized with a First Pallas Athene award. New officers were installed for the upcoming year,...

  • Doctor with apparent ties to Clovis faces charges

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 8, 2021

    A doctor with apparent ties to Clovis is among those facing charges in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kenneth Kelly, 58, made his first federal appearance in front of a federal judge April 21 after turning himself in. He faces charges of knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct on capitol grounds and parading, demonstrating or picketing in a capitol building....

  • School menus - May 9

    Updated May 8, 2021

    Clovis schools Monday: Breakfast, breakfast pizza; Lunch, baked pork chop, mashed potatoes, gravy, seasoned mixed vegetables, apple Tuesday: Breakfast, Frudel; Lunch, chickn wrap, seasoned fries, celery, ranch dressing, peach cup, cookie Wednesday: Manager’s choice Thursday: Breakfast, banana bread; Lunch, green chili chicken enchiladas, pinto beans, Spanish rice, garden salad, ranch dressing, chillled applesauce Friday: Breakfast, breakfast bowl; Lunch, pepperoni pizza, mini carrots and celery sticks, ranch dressing, c...

  • Senior calendar - May 9

    Updated May 8, 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: Baked ham w/pineapple sauce, sweet potato, green beans and carrots, cornbread w/margarine, pineapple cake Tuesday: Hot chicken sandwich, tater tots, potato salad, fruit salad Wednesday: Beef lasagna, green beans, garlic toast, peaches Thursday: BBQ chicken, scalloped potatoes, carrots, dinner roll w/margarine, spiced apples Friday: Taco salad w/fixings, pinto beans, pears Friendship...

  • Wonton wrappers ahead on show

    Sheryl Borden, Local columnist|Updated May 8, 2021

    Information on preparing wonton wrappers and making a 90-minute quilt will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Chef Johnny Vee (John Vollertsen) will demonstrate how to use store bought wonton wrappers to make salmon dumplings as well as a dessert. He is the director of Las Cosas Cooking School in Santa Fe. Author, designer, and quilter, Meryl Ann Butler will show step-by-step instructions for making a 90-...

  • On the shelves - May 9

    Updated May 8, 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. “Little Legends: The Spell Thief” by Tom Percival has been donated in memory of Hoyt Pattison. Life for Jack is great — he's got a magical talking hen named Betsy, he lives in a town where stories literally grow on trees, and all his best friends live there...

  • Thank the Lord for prayerful mothers

    Karl Terry, Local columnist|Updated May 8, 2021

    I’m pretty sure without my mother’s prayers I wouldn’t be here today. Maybe when I get through the pearly gates I’ll know for sure just how many times the prayers of an earnest mom saved my life or kept me from the devil’s doorstep. We celebrated the National Day of Prayer last week followed immediately by Mother’s Day. I kind of think there’s some divine intervention at work there because I doubt that any prayers are more earnest, pleading and heartfelt than those of a mother...

  • Trippin' Again: A walk through Panhandle history

    Skylerr Patterson, Staff writer|Updated May 8, 2021

    Editor's note: As we begin to see COVID-19 in our rear-view mirrors, travelers are cautiously returning to the roads. This series offers destination options for eastern New Mexico-area residents looking to get away for a few days. CANYON - In the center of this small Texas town lies more than 14,000 years of history. From cars to dinosaurs, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum covers it all. PPHM opened its doors in April of 1933. History Professor Hattie Anderson of West...

  • Portales resident earns hole in one

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 8, 2021

    FARWELL — A Portales resident hit hit first hole in one in seven years of golfing Wednesday at the Farwell Country Club. Mario Cordova, 22, hit the ace on the course’s No. 7 hole from 175 yards out. The shot, which came off an 8-iron, was witnessed by his father, Adolpho Cordova, and Junior Ramirez....

  • Former Clovis Wildcat honored

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 8, 2021

    ROSWELL — Malik Phillips’ first two college kickoff returns were pretty big ones, and the National Junior College Athletic Association certainly took note. After a 174-yard performance May 1, the former Clovis Wildcat and New Mexico Military Institute freshman was named the special teams player of the week for the National Junior College Athletic Association. Phillips started things off quickly in the Broncos’ 66-21 win over Tyler Junior College, returning the opening kickoff 80 yards to the Apache 10. The Broncos did not s...