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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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ALBUQUERQUE— New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Wednesday announced her plans to bring back straight-party voting for the Nov. 6 general election. Reaction has largely been consistent across party lines. Rube Render, a Clovis city commissioner and the Curry County Republican chairman, said straight-party voting negatively targets Republicans but really is a bad idea for all parties. “As the Republican Party chairman, I think that is done specifically to hurt Republicans,” Render said. “I believe that voti... Full story
Not long ago, we had the opportunity to make a trip to western Missouri. My goal was to locate a church where Daddy was pastor when I was a child. I didn't even know if it still existed, but thanks to the Internet and GPS, I found the way to get there. Tucked away among lush growth and tree-populated hills, the little church still sits on a rise, far away from fast moving culture and society. As we followed the GPS and went down road after winding road, we came to a hill....
My favorite columnist, Charles Krauthammer, passed away in June. When I (very often) miss his wit, wisdom, common sense, and uncommon command of the English language, I pull out his book, “Things That Matter,” a compilation of some of his best columns. One of those was written in 1999 shortly after Time magazine had named Albert Einstein as the “Person of the Century.” An “interesting and solid choice,” Krauthammer wrote, albeit a wrong one. “The only possible answer,” he c...
ROLLA, Mo.— In the 2017 season, Eastern New Mexico University led Division II in rushing and time of possession with a ball-control game that was rarely bested. But this is the 2018 season, and Missouri S&T topped the Greyhounds in both categories and dominated most of the evening with a 31-14 victory Thursday at Allgood-Bailey Stadium. Tyler Swart completed 21 of 30 passes for 293 yards and four touchdowns as the Miners ripped off a 24-0 start. The first touchdown indicated it might not be the Greyhounds' night, as E...
ARTESIA — Clovis’ volleyball team, like any team would, came with optimism into Thursday night’s season opener at Artesia. It’s only one game, but it was not the outcome Clovis had hoped for. The Lady Wildcats were swept 3-0 — 25-14, 25-17, 25-22. Despite losing, the scores did get progressively closer as the game went on. And Ruth Chavez spotted positives as she began her second season as Lady Wildcats head coach. “I think we served well and did some good things,” Chavez said. But, losing a plethora of last year’s player...
CLOVIS— Angelina Baca, the District 1 Curry County commissioner and the winner of the July primary in her re-election bid, will not appear on the ballot for the general election on Nov. 6, a spokesman for New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver told The News on Thursday. John Blair, communications officer for the secretary of state, said the office determined on Thursday that Baca was ineligible because she failed to meet Tuesday's deadline to pay a $1,200 fine le... Full story
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico and Southern Nazarene both knew they’d be entering this season in somewhat of a rebuilding mode. The Greyhounds showed Thursday they’re a lot further in the process, building a 2-0 lead less than 17 minutes in, en route to a 3-1 victory at Greyhound Stadium in the season opener for both teams and the first game under new coach Jon Fridal. Lucas Vaz had a goal and an assist for the Greyhounds, who posted a 9-1 shooting advantage in the first half....
CLOVIS — It wasn’t an ordinary Thursday for the Clovis High football team. Then again, this is no ordinary weekend for the Wildcats. Thursday, instead of spending the late afternoon hours practicing at Leon Williams Stadium, the ’Cats were getting ready to board a bus in the Clovis High School parking lot. Because tonight, instead of the road trips to Albuquerque, Lubbock or Hobbs they’re used to, the Wildcats are playing at Aztec, in the state’s northwest corner more than... Full story
PORTALES — Football is a game of inches, and last year’s St. Mike’s-Portales football game is no exception. The Rams rallied to score a late touchdown, cutting their road deficit down to 21-20. However, quarterback Tyrese Dawson’s keeper to the right pylon on the go-ahead two-point conversion attempt was marked just short of the end zone. It was a close call, no matter how you saw it, and it allowed the Horsemen to hang on for the big September victory in Santa Fe. Some sa...
Texico (1-0) at Dexter (1-0), 7 p.m. today Last week: Both teams won their openers on the road last Friday. The Demons topped Santa Rosa 21-14. Texico took a 30-20 win at Eunice. Texico coach Pat Crowley said the Wolverines gave great energy and effort against Eunice, and he was surprised how well they communicated on defense so early in the season. Last meeting: 2017, Dexter swept a pair of games, 26-7 in the regular season and 36-13 in the Class 3A first round. What to look out for: Demons quarterback Jarren Amaro...
PORTALES — It’s a new era for Ram athletics, as Portales has not only experienced a number of new coaching hires this year, but will also trot out a new athletics program — cross country. It will be the first time in several years that the Rams have featured such a program. For coach Michael Aunan, there’s a simple philosophy that he wants his athletes to abide by. “Compete. I think that’s gonna be our program slogan, from here on out,” Aunan said. “Compete. It doesn’t matter who you race against, you find somebody and you tr...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Wednesday: Clovis • Joseph Sandoval, 49, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Devyne Cook, 23, failure to appear on a felony charge • Wade Alley, 33, failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge • Ramon Aragon, 22, possession of a controlled substance • Anthony Carroll, 37, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Jessie Suniga, 48, failure to appear on a felony charge, failure to pay fines • Guadalupe Robles, 31, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Vanessa Garcia,...
CLOVIS — It’s been more than seven months since three young men stationed at Cannon Air Force Base were arrested and charged with raping a colleague at a house party in Clovis. Their lawyers said Thursday in court that preparation for their joint trial might still take longer than the forecasted Oct. 15 start date, possibly bringing the case into the new year. Since the trial is scheduled for five days and requires coordination with the schedules of three defense attorneys (in addition to prosecutors and a crowded court doc...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man convicted last week of receiving a stolen motorcycle was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison followed by six months probation. Phillip Little, 48, told Judge Matthew Chandler during the sentencing hearing that he’d “had a pretty bad drug problem” during the past 20 years but was recently engaged and trying to turn his life around. “I’m not a violent person,” he said. “I just ask that the court show me a little bit of mercy.” Chandler presided over the one-day trial Aug. 21 when a jury found Litt...
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records through Thursday at the Curry County clerk’s office: • Dramaine Anthony Romero, 33, to Jessica Juanita Perales, 29, both of Clovis • Brandon Scott Chavez, 39, to Sara Jean Chavez, 35, both of Clovis • Gomer Leon Sneed, 70, to Audrina Lynn Stewart, 53, both of Hinton, Oklahoma • Ryan Michael Harwell, 35, to Sarah Elizabeth Maness, 25, both of Clovis • Randy C. Pratt, 53, to Rachael M. Douglas, 51, both of Clovis • Ralph Anthony Flores, 51, to Tamara Nicole...
On this date ... 1968: Enrollment at Clovis Municipal Schools was at 8,552, said Assistant Superintendent Davenport Beasley. The number was 327 more than reported on the first day of school, three days earlier. This year, as of Tuesday, Clovis schools had an enrollment of 8,126, said Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Joe Strickland. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...
Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers at County Administration Building, 417 Gidding St. Information: 575-763-6016 • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis Airport. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • CCC Board of Trustees — 8 a.m. in room 512 at Clovis Community College. Information: 575-769-4001 • Revenue Review Committee — 5 p.m. in assembly room at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday • Clovis City Commission — 8:15 a.m. in North Annex at Clovis-Carver Publi...
Today • Blood drive — 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 800-333-8037 Saturday • Third Annual Sidewalk Sale — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on fourth through sixth blocks of Clovis Main Street. Information: 575-693-7493 • 10th Annual Catfish Derby — 3:30 p.m.-7 p.m. registration, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. competition at Oasis State Park. Entry fee: $5. Information: 575-356-5331 Tuesday • Books and babies — 10:30 a.m. for ages 0-3 at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940 • Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m. for grade...
