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  • More storms possible for region

    The Staff of The News|Updated May 17, 2021

    Heavy rain, large hail and damaging winds, are possible across the region again today. The National Weather Service is predicting severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with more possible through the weekend. Roosevelt County officials issued a news release warning storms could begin as early as noon to 3 p.m. today and continue through the night. "This storm will be faster moving (than) the one this weekend so rainfall shouldn’t be as hard but as the streets are still recovering from this weekend's rain what r...

  • Pages past, May 16: Looking for work as a butter wrapper

    David Stevens, Publisher|Updated May 15, 2021

    On this date ... 1946: Roosevelt County was home to 246 military veterans registered with the U.S. Employment Service. Records showed 185 of the veterans identified themselves as self-employed while 61 were unemployed. Those filing for unemployment compensation said they were qualified to work as pipe fitters, carpenters, welders, painters, truck drivers, printers, cooks, telephone operators, grocery clerks and butter wrappers. A butter wrapper was more broadly defined as...

  • Too late for the house - remember the man

    David Stevens, Publisher|Updated May 15, 2021

    Washington Ellsworth Lindsey grew up a poor farm boy in Ohio. He slept in the loft of his family's log house, climbing a straight ladder along the wall to reach his room. He loved fishing in Capitana Creek, searching for arrowheads and tramping through the woods. From a young age, he understood the opportunities provided by education and he talked of moving west. In 1891, he earned an advanced degree from the University of Michigan, paying his way through college by working...

  • Events calendar - May 16

    Updated May 15, 2021

    Today • Texico High School graduation — 2 p.m., Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-482-3801 • Dora High School graduation — 3 p.m., Guy Luscombe Gymnasium, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Information: 575-477-2211 Monday • Virtual Zoom Women United Luncheon with a Twist — noon-1 p.m., online. Guest speaker Sara Williams. Cost: $20 for WIN members; $25 for non-Women United members. RSVP before May 13 and receive a gift bag. To inquire about ticket availability, visit https...

  • Senior calendar - May 16

    Updated May 15, 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: Cheeseburger, baked beans, potato salad, fruit salad Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo, mixed vegetables, garlic toast, tapioca pudding Wednesday: Chili relleno, Spanish rice, pinto beans, salad w/dressing, chips and salsa, fruit Thursday: Crispy chicken salad, cucumbers, tomatoes, crackers, pears Friday: Sloppy joe on a bun, potato wedges, mixed vegetables, cake w/fruit Friendship Senior...

  • School menus - May 16

    Updated May 15, 2021

    Clovis schools Monday: Breakfast, breakfast round; Lunch, pulled pork sandwich, seasoned fries, mini carrots, ranch dressing, apple Tuesday: Breakfast, homemade breakfast burrito; Lunch, chicken fajitas, pinto beans, Spanish rice, garden salad, ranch dressing, chilled peaches Wednesday: Manager’s choice Thursday: Breakfast, breakfast pizza; Lunch, macaroni and cheese, seasoned green beans, veggie cup, ranch dressing, chilled pears, whole wheat roll Friday: Breakfast, cinnamon roll; Lunch, calzone, garden salad, mini carrots,...

  • Something to read - May 16

    Updated May 15, 2021

    Title: New Mexico Food Trails: A Road Tripper's Guide to Hot Chile, Cold Brews and Classic Dishes from the Land of Enchantment Author: Carolyn Graham Summary: The book covers New Mexico native Graham's exploration of the state's culture and cuisine. Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces get most of the ink, but there are references to Tucumcari and Portales eateries. The book is the fifth in the Southwest Adventure Series. Information: unmpress.com...

  • On the shelves - May 16

    Updated May 15, 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. “The Edge of Belonging” by Amanda Cox. When Ivy Rose returns to her hometown to oversee an estate sale, she soon discovers that her grandmother left behind more than trinkets and photo frames--she provided a path to the truth behind Ivy's adoption. Sho...

  • Healthy pet diet ahead on show

    Sheryl Borden, Local columnist|Updated May 15, 2021

    Information on a pet’s healthy diet, making desserts with fresh fruit and figs, and recipes with a new twist for traditional holiday entertaining will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Pet owners know that a sick pet can cost a lot of money. Will Post knows that a pet’s diet can impact their health, and he will talk about ways that a pet’s diet can be improved. He is the CEO of Hound & Gatos Pet Food Corp...

  • Time to trust others to make responsible choices

    Karl Terry, Local columnist|Updated May 15, 2021

    First Lady Jill Biden removed a once essential article of clothing, then exclaimed “We feel naked.” I suppose she might have made that statement years ago as she removed her bra or pantyhose for the last time once they had run their course. Instead she was taking off her face mask. I’m pretty sure the First Lady still wears a bra and maybe even pantyhose a good deal of the time, but I bet she’s glad that mask is history now. The announcement that the Centers for Disease...

  • Trippin' Again: Camels, kangaroos, and lemurs, oh my!

    Skylerr Patterson, Staff writer|Updated May 15, 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. HARROLD, Texas - Right off U.S. 287, in a family's back yard, animals big and small roam about. Little Eden Farm & Exotics offers personal wildlife experiences for people of all ages. Little Eden's is a small farm near Vernon, Texas, owned and operat...

  • CCS players notch awards in District 6-1A

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 15, 2021

    CLOVIS — Four members of both the Clovis Christian boys and girls basketball teams earned All-District 6-1A honors for the recently completed season. For the CCS girls, sisters Lola and Sofia DeGroot were named all-district, while seniors Makayla Robinson and Abby Lusk earned honorable mention status. The Lady Eagles posted a 5-6 record for the season, including 3-6 in district play. Meantime, the boys placed two on the first team in brothers Dawson and Carter Teune, and two on the honorable mention list in senior Tyler L...

  • Eagles capture Texico invite

    Dave Wagner, Staff writer|Updated May 15, 2021

    FARWELL - Even without one of their top players, and with two of their top three struggling, Clovis Christian's boys continued to hold their own again against larger schools in Friday's Texico Invite golf tournament at Farwell Country Club The Eagles cruised to team honors with a four-man total of 342, 23 shots ahead of second-place Clovis High, in a four-team field. Meantime, Texico's girls posted the top four scores of the day, finishing first on that side of the event with...

  • Wolverines post twin bill sweep against Raton

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 15, 2021

    PECOS — There’s a long way to go, but Texico’s four-time defending Class 2A state baseball champions got off to a solid start on Thursday. The Wolverines posted a season-opening 9-4, 12-2 sweep of the Tigers in games played on the field of Texico’s District 6-2A rival, Pecos. A five-run second put Texico in control in the opener and the Wolverines rode solid pitching from seniors John Myers and Gabe Bailey to victory. Raton scored all of its runs in the bottom of the seventh, helped by Texico’s only error of the contest....

  • PHS boys second at Goddard meet

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 15, 2021

    ROSWELL — Portales High’s boys rode strong performances from senior Traise Cain and sophomore Michael Riess to an unofficial second-place finish to Hobbs in a five-team track meet on Friday, hosted by Roswell Goddard at the Wool Bowl. No official results were available after the meet, which waited out a lightning delay about midway through of about 90 minutes. The PHS girls were unofficially third, behind Hobbs and Gateway Christian. PHS coach Quintin Wilson said that, except for the lightning delay, the weather was clo...

  • CHS sweeps Wildcat Relays

    Dave Wagner, Staff writer|Updated May 15, 2021

    CLOVIS - Most girls high school pole vaulters would be delighted with a vault of 10 feet, 3 inches. Clovis High senior Camryn Barros was OK with it in Friday's Wildcat Relays at Leon Williams Stadium - but then, she's done better. Barros helped the Lady Wildcats avenge an earlier loss at Artesia, winning pole vault as well as the 100, as Clovis finished with 104 team points to 95 for the Lady Bulldogs in the lightning-delayed meet. "It's not my best," said the 5-foot-2...

  • Cats notch splits with Coyotes, Bulldogs

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 15, 2021

    ARTESIA - Clovis High and Artesia went from one extreme to the other on Friday night. The Wildcats took a pitchers' duel in the opener 3-1 behind senior left-hander Josh Martin's complete-game six-hitter. Then both sides struggled to get outs before Artesia claimed a wild 20-15 victory in a contest which lasted nearly 3 1/2 hours. Coach Richard Cruce noted Cats pitchers combined to walk 16 batters in the nightcap. "We just struggled from the beginning," Cruce said. "We just co...