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Rain and fog and misty September mornings are more than welcome on the desert Plains. You won’t find me complaining about the moisture, but you might find me voicing some disappointment about the specific circumstances of my pickup’s windshield. A wet windshield isn’t too big of a problem if you are able to generally keep your glass relatively clean, but between the wet weather, there’s this odd tendency of dust and grit to accumulate. I can’t imagine where or why the sand...
I read an interesting example this past week and the author was discussing politics. His point was that the government was the scapegoat for all the problems we have in society today. In other words, blame all our country’s ills on the government. I suppose he thought the government was the root of all society’s issues. We have all heard people use the word scapegoat. For example: “He was the scapegoat in that situation,” or “she made her friend the scapegoat.” Whether it...
Surely everyone who spent much time growing up in the western world in the 20th century knows a universal law that is almost as time-tested as the law of gravity. It is this: Thou shalt not throw out old National Geographic magazines. Doing so may not be illegal; it is just not something that civilized people of good upbringing would ever do. In fact, I can’t remember who I heard propounding this theory — maybe a leading scientist like Garrison Keillor — but I think it expla...
The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records through Wednesday at the Curry County Clerk’s Office: • James Brian Laquerre II, 34, to Christina Kay Montney, 36, both of Clovis • Zachary Paul Denecke, 24, of Alamogordo, to Allison Pearl Darby, 22, of Clovis • Diego Alberto Perez Ponce, 25, to Nubia Rascon, 23, both of Clovis • Peter Christopher Pillard, 65, to Christine Montez Hernandez, 51, both of Lubbock • Juan Carlose Diaz Magdaleno, 23, to Celia Janet Serna Rodriguez, 26, both of Clovis • Nate Henry Lu...
CLOVIS — When the Clovis football team lines up against Cooper High in Lubbock, Texas tonight, the Wildcats might think they're looking in the mirror. Not as far as uniforms go, but with regard to mostly everything else. Cooper, like Clovis, is 3-1. Cooper, like Clovis, employs two quarterbacks — one more of a thrower, the other more of a runner. Cooper, like Clovis, has a dangerous rushing attack, led by a primary runner who's hard to stop. And even with all those off...
ODESSA, Texas — Brandon Lee scored twice, including a goal just 14 minutes into the game, and the Falcons needed little else in posting a 4-0 win over Eastern New Mexico in Thursday night’s Heartland Conference matchup. Esai Cortez and Stefan Faria both had a pair of assists for the Falcons (3-4-1, 2-5 Heartland), who snapped a three-game conference skid. The win also ended a four-game winless streak, including the Falcons’ 2-2 tie against the University of the Southwest. The stats showed a more competitive game than the f...
CLOVIS — The 2017 football season has hit its midpoint. Some are looking to stay unbeaten, others are looking to break into the win column and everybody wants the W column to go up by one. Dora at Melrose, 7 p.m. With Dora (3-1) coming off of a 62-31 win over Gateway Christian last week, the Coyotes have a huge test in front of them this week as they head on the road to face undefeated Melrose. The three-time defending eight-man champion Buffs (4-0) are coming off of a 68-0 win over Magdalena last week. Dora coach Mason M...
CLOVIS — When you think of the United States Army, fun and games is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But that was the case at Clovis High School Sept. 22 when Staff Sgt. Damian Robinson brought a regional Army physical fitness trailer to the school. Students from the school's Air Force Junior ROTC and health classes at CHS took part in a series of games and circuit training exercises using the trailer, provided by Robinson and the Clovis Army recruiting c...
On this date ... 1982: Rosli Hussein, a 22-year-old freshman at Eastern New Mexico University “just off the plane from Malaysia” was making a name for himself as the new placekicker for the Greyhound football team. Hussein, who had never even seen a football game before coming to the U.S., was on the national soccer team for his home country. In a visit with Wayne Gares, vice president for student affairs, Hussein was lamenting the fact that Eastern had no soccer team and said he was considering trying to transfer to a sch...
Understanding Playboy-in-Chief Hugh Hefner's revered — and reviled — lifestyle was often just a question or two away. The iconoclastic publishing mogul, who died Wednesday at 91, was an open book when it came to his views on swinging ways and sexuality, particularly how his puritanical upbringing shaped his career and gave rise to the revolutionary Playboy empire. Over the years, the perennially pajama-clad Hef was interviewed often by the Los Angeles Times. Here's a sam...
CLOVIS — A five-hour standoff with Clovis police ended about 9 p.m. Wednesday with one arrest but no injuries. A news release from Clovis police showed Maria Martinez, 60, was arrested at 8:46 p.m., charged with negligent use of a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct. She was transported to the Curry County Adult Detention Center where she remained Thursday. Police said the incident began at 3:38 p.m. Wednesday near 11th and Sheldon streets. Witnesses said a woman stepped out of her home, “yelled for some to not ‘me...
PORTALES — The Portales Rams will face an interesting challenge when they come back home to face the Socorro Warriors on Friday night. The Rams have not faced the Warriors since 2007, when Portales knocked off Socorro in the first round of the 3A playoffs. A lot has changed since then, as the Rams (4-1) have won two state titles and moved to 4A along the way. Most teams on Portales’ schedule are known commodities from previous years, which makes the Rams’ lack of familiarity with the Warriors a potentially daunting task. “Any...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Wednesday-Thursday Clovis • Richard Griego, 39, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation • Tia Osby, 19, bribery of a witness (threats) • Danthone Egbert, 21, receiving / transferring stolen motor vehicles, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, speeding, resisting, evading or obstructing an officer • Jon Huerta, 53, battery • Sammmantha Alcala, 19, contempt of court, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Jose Arenivar, 29, failure to...
Public asked to take precautions With 27 cases of West Nile virus confirmed in New Mexico this year — including one in Roosevelt County — residents were asked Thursday to take precautions to prevent the disease from spreading. In a press release from the New Mexico Department of Health, Gov. Susana Martinez laid out the precautions residents can take to defend themselves from the virus. “Use insect repellent and wear protective clothing where mosquitoes may be active, and if you feel sick, make sure to seek medical care...
Tuesday • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Portales Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission chambers, 417 Gidding Street, Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Wednesday • Clovis Community College board — 8 a.m. at CCC room 512. Information: 575-769-4001 • ENMU nursing education review — 1 p.m. in the Aztec Room. Information: 575-56...
Today • Artist reception — 5 p.m. for Christopher D. Rabb, painter, at Eastern New Mexico University art and anthropology building. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 • Fifth Fridays — 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at downtown Portales. Merchants, vendors will host an array of activities for all ages. Information: 575-226-3783 Saturday • Cannon Air Force Base open house — Noon-4 p.m. Food, drinks, and unit swag on sale. Kids areas provided. Everything from aircraft to Dirt Boyz, Robots and more will be on display. Loading com...
