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CLOVIS — With a new district alignment comes a new optimism for the Clovis boys soccer team. But there’s also an understandable amount of urgency. The Wildcats, who didn’t get much in the way of official workouts heading into today’s season opener at Lovington, enter the season figuring they’re going to have to end the season as the District 4-5A champion to know they’re making the state tournament field. “I think you almost have to win (district) to get in,” Clovis coach Greg...
CLOVIS — Senior Marissa Cabrera, the student-body president at Clovis High School, said she wanted to create a fun event for her classmates to take photos and set a tradition for the years to come. Critics are saying students' plans will be having an adverse effect on the environment. Cabrera and other seniors are planning to meet at 5:45 a.m. today at Leon Williams Stadium to release balloons with their goals written on them. Since it was announced, the event has received a mixed reaction from the community. “Release em and... Full story
New Mexico Public Education Department scores for 2017-18 show mixed results for eastern New Mexico — 11 schools saw their letter grades go down while eight saw them rise. Area administrators expressed their belief that what is shown in that one letter grade does not truly reflect performance at those schools. In Portales, four of the district’s six schools saw their scores drop a letter grade from the previous school year. “Well you know, it’s kind of a mixed reaction of how we did because I don’t think in any ways thes... Full story
CLOVIS — Eastern New Mexico is still all-in as the contest for the state’s sixth racino license narrows, but the area’s competition was still unclear immediately after the application deadline Friday afternoon. Representatives of the New Mexico Racing Commission said they would confirm by next week the complete list of those to submit their applications by close of day on Friday. A total of 11 groups submitted this month their “letters of intent” to apply; not all of them made it in time, but The News confirmed Friday th...
PORTALES — It was a dominant performance for the Portales Rams during Friday night’s scrimmages at their high school practice field. Portales shut out both Robertson and Texico, as both sides of the ball looked strong, just one week before the season-opener against Hope Christian. “To tell you the truth, we just wanted to evaluate talent and see who was gonna step up and play,” Rams coach Jaime Ramirez said. “I thought all of our boys stepped up, played good. We got to evaluat...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man struck Thursday afternoon by a semi truck was in stable condition Friday at a Texas hospital, according to a news release. Charles Kirven, 32, of Clovis was transported by EMS to Plains Regional Medical Center and then flown to Lubbock after running into the vehicle’s path around 1 p.m. near the intersection of East Grand and Lydia streets. “Initial investigation indicates Kirven was arguing with a female on the sidewalk just west of the intersection,” said the Clovis Police Department release. “Kirven...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday-Friday: Clovis • Rachel Hibbard, 30, possession of a controlled substance • Jalua Edison, 28, evidence of registration, failure to appear • Mitchell Mceldowney, 33, criminal damage to the property of a household member, aggravated battery • Sebastian Flores, 27, racketeering, distribution of marijuana • Alvin Gooden, 56, trespass Portales • Christopher Diaz, 39, aggravated assault, battery (household member) • Mireya Valdez, 45, probation violation • James Woods, 36...
Roosevelt County Fair Schedule of events Tuesday-Aug. 26 (Subject to change without notice) Tuesday • 6 a.m.-10 a.m. Roosevelt County 4-H Pork Chop Breakfast, Jake Lopez Building, $10 a plate; Porkchop, biscuits, gravy, and eggs. To go plates available Call 575-356-4417. Proceeds benefit Roosevelt County 4-H • 10 a.m. — Poultry judging • 3:15 p.m. — Queen coronation • 4 p.m. — Market swine show • 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Doors Open on Merchants Building, Home Arts Building and Youth Buildings • 5 p.m.-midnight — Wright's Amusement Ca...
On this date ... 1948: Two magazine salesmen, arrested following a complaint from a Melrose woman, had been freed due to lack of evidence. The woman told police she had subscribed to a magazine and written a check for $3. But she later learned the check had been "kited" to $13 and notified authorities. Charges were dropped after the check was lost, the Clovis News-Journal reported. In other news: • Portales High School senior Kenneth Young had won $100 in a state FFA c...
Today Youth and Pioneer Day Southwest Cheese Day • 9 a.m. — Plateau 19th Annual Great American Turtle Race, Kevin Roberts Arena • 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Antique Showcase open, Old House • 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Agriculture Building and exhibits open • 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Home Arts Building and exhibits open • 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Commercial Barn and exhibits open • 10 a.m.-10 p.m. — Vertical Amusements Water Bubbles, Midway • 10 a.m.-noon — Old Timer Celebration, Curry County Events Center • 10 a.m.-noon — Southwest Cheese Truck Pull, Cu...
Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at in commission chambers at County Administration Building, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 • Friends of the Library — 11:30 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday • Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Clovis MainStreet Board — 8:15 a.m. at 418 N. Main St. Information: 575-76...
Today • Old Timers Day Luncheon — Noon at Curry County Events Center. All seniors 50+ welcome to free meal. Information: 575-935-7000 • Lego club — 1 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Curry County Fair — 5 p.m.-midnight carnival. $30 wristband. Information: 575-935-7000 • Monster Truck Thunder — 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Curry County Fairgrounds. Tickets: Kids $11, adults $18. Information: 575-935-7000 Sunday • Skeet Shoot pre-registration — 8 a.m. for Sept. 8 scheduled Fourth Annual Skeet Shoot...
