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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Editor's note: This story has been altered from its original to include additional information. CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The plane crash that killed three Cannon Air Force Base airmen on March 14 was caused by “human factors,” according to a report issued last month by the U.S. Air Force Aircraft Accident Investigation Board. Capt. Kenneth Dalga, First Lt. Frederick Dellecker and Capt. Andrew Becker died instantly when their Pilatus U-28 crashed while they practiced approaches and landings near the Clovis Municipal Airpo...
TEXICO — If Friday's season opener is any indication, the Portales Rams don't look like they plan on relinquishing their Class 4A state championship anytime soon. After struggling a bit early, senior linebacker Enrique Cabral got them off the deck with a pair of first-quarter interceptions deep in Portales territory. It was all Rams after that, and Portales cruised to a 41-0 victory over Texico, with senior quarterback Tyrese Dawson running for three touchdowns and throwing f...
CLOVIS — With clear skies, there was little chance of lightning delaying Clovis High's football opener against Hobbs Friday night. But the Wildcats brought the lightning and the thunder anyway. The lightning came in the form of a quick-paced opening drive that set the tone early; the thunder was a lethal Clovis running game, most effective in the first half. Add in a few more lightning bolts — a quick-strike touchdown bomb from senior quarterback Brandt Davis to Aaron Heredia...
CLOVIS — Clovis High's boys might not be quite in Hobbs' category yet, but the Wildcats found out on Friday that they're at least competitive. Running without two of their top in sophomore T.J. Gregg and junior Dominic Moreno runners due to injury, the Wildcats posted three of the top seven finishes to place second with 69 points behind the Eagles (21) in the season-opening Clovis Invitational at Ned Houk Park. Lubbock Cooper took the girls' team title with 54 points, with C...
On this date ... 1977: The Clovis Business and Professional Women's Club was actively seeking family birthdays, anniversaries and ads for its 1978 fundraiser calendar. The calendar committee, made up of Tillie Shaw, Olive Frear, Lillian Anthony, Lucille Loudermilk, Mary Hamilton, Barbara Burns and Margie Tyson, was photographed working on the project. Calendars featuring a photo of the Clovis High marching band were set to go on sale Oct. 1 and cost $2.50. 1962: The Clovis...
PORTALES — They come every year from across New Mexico and beyond to share their delectable treats with Roosevelt County. That's right: The Roosevelt County Fair has come again, and with it, food vendors both new to the event and familiar. Junebug's sells corn dogs, fried macaroni and cheese, and several other goodies of the battered and deep-fried variety. Owner Kat Kenney, who has traveled from Oklahoma City for five years to vend at the fair, has found funnel cakes and f...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday-Friday: Clovis • Martin Sigala, 31, failure to appear, concealing identity • Tory Quinn, 24, theft of identity, fraud, unauthorized use or theft of a card • Kimberly Quintana, 53, aggravated driving while under the influence • Amanda Nunez, 38, probation violation • James Alford, 30, violation of restraining order, possession of marijuana • Glenn Gubrecht, 54, criminal sexual penetration • James Rodriguez, 26, failure to appear • Bobby Skinner, 69, failure to pay...
Monday • Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
Today • State 42 domino championship tournament — 8:30 a.m. at Texico Senior Center, 211 N. Griffin. 7:30 a.m. registration, $40 per team. Information: 575-714-3947 • Bikers for Lizzy Memorial Ride — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at High Plains Harley Davidson, Clovis. $10 single rider, $15 2-up. Music, food and fun. All proceeds benefit United Way Game Changer. Information: 575-769-1000 Sunday • Annual Ride for Bully Awareness — 2:30 p.m. start at Lowes Home Improvement parking lot. Music, food and fun. The ride is free; all welcome to...
