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STAFF WRITER [email protected] On her way to the Old Timers’ Day celebration on Saturday, Melrose native Lois Lesly Barnes was reminded of an old acquaintance. “As I was driving over here,” Barnes said, “I thought about how I tried to get the people of Melrose to put a sign on each side of the road saying that Bill Hanna was born here.” William “Bill” Hanna might’ve been considered a friend to some Melrose residents. But to the rest of the world, he is better known as...
Staff photo: Brooke Finch Graduates of the Melrose High School Class of 1966 smile at onlookers while traveling along Main Street during the Old Timers’ Day parade on Saturday. The class celebrated its 50th reunion....
Staff photo: Brooke Finch Miss Rodeo New Mexico Teen Deanne Guthrie waves to the crowd while riding her horse on Saturday during the Melrose Old Timers’ Day parade....
Staff photo: Brooke Finch Justin Smith gets his ears of corn ready to sell for $4 each during the Old Timers’ Day celebration at Baxter Memorial Park in Melrose. Smith said he brought the corn from Clovis....
Staff photo: Brooke Finch Rozilyn Peacock, 6, feeds her baby turtle on Saturday, boosting its energy before the big turtle race at Baxter Memorial Park in Melrose. The turtle race was one of the highlights at the Old Timers’ Day celebration....
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Trevor Carter, left, works with Dani Horton of Auburndale, Florida, on making her horse do a tight circle during Saturday’s Forever Foundation clinic. The three-day clinic teaches techniques to the trainers, all part of horse rescue organizations, to help them learn skills to get a horse ready for a new home....
MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] Every animal deserves a second chance. But the larger the animal, the larger the degree of difficulty. That’s how horse trainers from six different states found themselves in a pen a few miles north of Clovis, taking part in the still-young Forever Foundation. The foundation, which operates at the Carter Horse Ranch just west of Ned Houk Park, is an effort supported by the Humane Society of the United States to help alleviate obstacles in... Full story
Brandon Mammano, CHS sophomore...
Staff Writer [email protected] Clovis High School sophomore Brandon Mammano, 15, was born into a military family and has moved seven times, so he’s well versed in getting acclimated to new people and places. To that end, he’s spearheading the implementation of a program to help students navigate such a process. Officials said the Student 2 Student (S2S) initiative welcomes incoming students to their new school while fostering connectivity and a positive environment. Mam...
STAFF REPORT A pair of sentences were handed out Thursday, according to a release received Saturday from the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office. In unrelated cases, Joseph Matthew Foster, 35, was sentenced to 11 years, 6 months while Larry Gonzales, 39, received 18 months. According to the releases: • Foster was convicted in June for felony possession of firearms, possession of controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stemmed from a December 2015 shooting. The alleged shooting victim ref...
On this date ... 1956: Clovis Air Force Base officials were warning area residents that “several rockets have accidentally been lost in flight recently.” The rockets, also described as bombs and explosive materials, were believed to be south of the base, officials said. “Items of this nature may be extremely dangerous ... and should not be handled under any circumstances,” the Clovis News-Journal warned. 1941: A Wichita Falls teenager was charged with killing two traveli...
Jail log The following were booked into the Curry County Adult Detention Center on Thursday: • Felix Acuna, 33, criminal damage to property (under $1,000), non-residential burglary. • James Dimas, 48, shoplifting ($100 or less). • Kenneth Yarbrough, 34, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge. • Iisha Silva, 22. • Frank Allan Martin, 47, warrant failure to appear, kidnapping (in the first degree), larceny (over $2,500), reckless driving. • Ashley Span, 30, warrant failure to appear, warrant contempt of court. • Quintessa Sam...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Portales and Clovis education systems are taking precautionary measures by tightening their fiscal belts, despite current state budget cuts not affecting education, according to state officials. According to a Tuesday Associated Press story, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has requested state institutions cut back budget spending by 5 percent. Eastern New Mexico University and Clovis Community College officials said they anticipate budget cuts but are not expecting cuts to higher...
Monday 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Junior livestock entries accepted 6 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Weigh and classify all market swine 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Home arts entries accepted, Home Arts Building 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Flower show entries accepted, Home Arts Building 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: Agriculture exhibits accepted, Agriculture Building 8 a.m.-6 p.m.: 4-H, FFA poultry and rabbit entries accepted, Poultry & Rabbit Barn 11:30 a.m.: Weigh and classify swine ends 1 p.m.: Weigh and classify lambs followed by goats 3 p.m.: Weigh and pregnancy test dairy heifers...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The start of the school year brings with it excitement and confidence, according to local elementary school students and their parents. Fourth- and fifth-grade students who started school Friday said they look forward to the activities and subjects they’ll study during the school year. Valencia Elementary fourth-grade 9-year-olds Darren Cordova, Andre Ortega, Jordan Pacheco and Dallas Tivas said the excitement begins with unpacking school supplies. “I like reading, unpacking and getting... Full story
STAFF REPORT With the Roosevelt County Fair just over a week away, the young members of a local club will have an opportunity to showcase their work over the past year and the possibility of winning awards. Exhibits for the 4-H club will be on display the week of the fair (Aug. 22-27) in the youth building on the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds and will feature a wide variety of projects in the educational or open category, according to Roosevelt County Extension Agent Ryan Craig. “4-H educational is what they do in their actual...
Sports writer [email protected] They lost the top goal-scorer in Class 6A from last year, and the school’s all-time scoring leader, not to mention some other key seniors. link Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Aydan Everett gets around a defender during Saturday’s alumni game at Yucca Middle School. The Lady Wildcats host Lovington in their season opener on Tuesday at Yucca. Still, even with a new and larger district, Clovis High girls soccer coach Traci Sievers says the Lady Wil...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The first day of Dawg Days at Eastern New Mexico brings with it excitement and a little bit of anxiety about the college experience, according to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Incoming students said they are most excited about meeting new people on a small and friendly campus. But students also said they are anxious to start on their own and begin class despite enthusiasm for their chosen majors. Incoming freshman Gabriel Garcia said coming from the small town of Earth,...
STAFF REPORT With the Roosevelt County Fair just over a week away, the young members of a local club will have an opportunity to showcase their work over the past year and the possibility of winning awards. File photo Members of the 4-H club will be able to register projects for exhibition on Aug. 22 at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. The projects will be displayed during the fair, Aug. 22-27. Exhibits for the 4-H club will be on display the week of the fair (Aug. 22-27) in...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] The first day of Dawg Days at Eastern New Mexico brings with it excitement and a little bit of anxiety about the college experience, according to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper From left, Stephanie Sena, Kevin Macdonald and Aaron Flores operate the soundboard at the Eastern New Mexico University Community Fair Saturday evening. Incoming students said they are most excited about meeting new people on...
The Department of New Mexico Tourism has listed Abiquiu as one of the “14 stunning places to visit (and photograph) in New Mexico before you die.” This picturesque setting is the location of Ghost Ranch, home of Georgia O’Keeffe and, a conference center and living museum. Courtesy photo: Bryce Turner At Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu is the home of painting artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Abiquiu sits between Carson National Forest and Valles Caldera National Preserve. Driving time fr... Full story
