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PORTALES — As most basketball minds are on the NBA free agency period, with neverending speculation about Kawhi, KD and Kyrie, there was a hoops happening of note on the local scene. The Eastern New Mexico men’s basketball team announced a JUCO transfer signing from the Golden State — in this case 6-7 guard Jose Serrano from Chula Vista, California’s Southwestern College. Serrano, though, only comes to Portales via California. Actually, he is originally from Barinas, Venezuela. Serrano is now the sixth addition this offseas...
PORTALES — Codi Flores had long held dreams of playing college basketball, but at some point in the last few months concluded she just didn’t have the numbers in high school to find her way onto a college roster. She was right, until a few weeks ago. Graceland University had some spots to fill, and Flores took a leap of faith that started Friday, when she signed with the NAIA school in a small ceremony at the Ram Athletic Center. Flores, a junior on the 2018 Class 4A cha...
MELROSE — It wasn’t a stampede, but it was a victory nonetheless for the Melrose Buffaloes. The school came away with the Class 1A Director’s Cup, given by the New Mexico Activities Association to the school in each classification with the most success across athletics and activities. “It feels great. I thought we were going to be second,” said Jamie Widner, outgoing superintendent for Melrose. “I know they’ll compete for it next year. Hopefully, I’m setting Brian (Stacy, incoming superintendent) up to be in a good place ne...
• The Dream Big Clovis Wildcat volleyball camp is scheduled for July 8-9 at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. The camp is separated into two sections. The morning session, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. will be for players entering grades 1-4 at a registration price of $30. The afternoon session is noon to 3 p.m. and will be for players entering grades 5-8 with $50 registration. Registration will be 30 minutes prior to each July 8 session. Information: Ruth Chavez, 575-607-6071 or [email protected] • The Jaye Rock Athletics Bas...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Tuesday - Thursday: Clovis • Lambert Campbell, 35, battery, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia • Richard Lewis, 70, embezzlement of a motor vehicle • Justin Jenkins, 22, impersonating a peace officer • Michelle Rodarte, 33, great bodily harm by vehicle, driving under the influence of drugs, no insurance, speeding, reckless driving, knowingly leaving the scene of an accident, open container, failure to yield right of way to oncoming vehicle ...
CLOVIS — The Curry County Commission will consider hiring a legal firm for representation in a lawsuit against the state taxation and revenue department on incorrect tax distribution. According to the agreement before the commission at its 11 a.m. Monday meeting, Gallagher and Kennedy, P.A. would receive between 17.5% and 22.5% of any dollars recovered up to $4 million, and between 3% and 10% of any dollars recovered beyond that. The percentage varies based on whether the money is recovered before trial, after trial or throug...