Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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USAF: Airman 1st Class Desiree Esposito Airman 1st Class Jette Warnick, front, center, performs with Tops in Blue at Ramstein Air Base on Oct. 17. Warnick is assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon. Before the most recent Superbowl, a group of background singers performed “America, the Beautiful” with Lea Michele, from the TV show “Glee.” The singers were Tops in Blue, the Air Force’s premiere entertainment group. It was the first time Tops in Blue performed at the Superbowl since 1985 and one of the singers w... Full story
USAF photo Airman First Class Joshua-Daniel Keoni Hayworth Name/rank: Airman First Class Joshua-Daniel Keoni Hayworth Hometown: Waianae, Hawaii Air Force career field: Fire protection Squadron: 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Accomplishments: Since May 2010, Airman First Class Hayworth has been turning the heads of many supervisors and leaders. As a dedicated Air Commando, he was selected as a “Sharp Troop” nominee during squadron formations as well as a nominee for the coveted Diamond Sharp Award presented by...
USAF photo Airman First Class Joshua-Daniel Keoni Hayworth Name/rank: Airman First Class Joshua-Daniel Keoni Hayworth Hometown: Waianae, Hawaii Air Force career field: Fire protection Squadron: 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Accomplishments: Since May 2010, Airman First Class Hayworth has been turning the heads of many supervisors and leaders. As a dedicated Air Commando, he was selected as a “Sharp Troop” nominee during squadron formations as well as a nominee for the coveted Diamond Sharp Award presented by...
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS — Senior Daniel Draper (Moriarty, N.M./Moriarty HS) and Bill Squire (Jr., Hagerman, N.M./Hagerman HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University track & field team, turned in strong performances at the Tarleton State Invitational, held at the Oscar Frasier Track, on Thursday evening. The duo provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships in the javelin (Draper) and shot put (Squire). Squire had the top performance of the evening in the shot put, with a throw of 52’-8.28” and was the runner-up in the...
STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS — Senior Daniel Draper (Moriarty, N.M./Moriarty HS) and Bill Squire (Jr., Hagerman, N.M./Hagerman HS) from the Eastern New Mexico University track & field team, turned in strong performances at the Tarleton State Invitational, held at the Oscar Frasier Track, on Thursday evening. The duo provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championships in the javelin (Draper) and shot put (Squire). Squire had the top performance of the evening in the shot put, with a throw of 52’-8.28” and was the runner-up in the...
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located at 11450 Park Road 5 in Canyon. Palo Duro Canyon State Park • Location: 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Hiking, road biking, mountain biking, camping, picnicking, wildlife and wildflower viewing, backpacking, horseback riding and park-provided educational programs and hikes. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices?: Daily fee: $5 • Hours of operation: March Sunday through Thursday: 8...
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is located at 11450 Park Road 5 in Canyon. Palo Duro Canyon State Park • Location: 11450 Park Road 5, Canyon • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Hiking, road biking, mountain biking, camping, picnicking, wildlife and wildflower viewing, backpacking, horseback riding and park-provided educational programs and hikes. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices?: Daily fee: $5 • Hours of operation: March Sunday through Thursday: 8... Full story
March precipitation events can be rain or snow (and sometimes both at the same time), and are generally created by broad synoptic storm systems. However, thunderstorms typically start to occur in March. The average March is characterized by about three or four strong cold fronts during the month. The strongest cold fronts often feature temperature drops of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit in a couple hours, and wind speeds approaching 60 mph. The highest recorded wind gust in March is slightly more than 84 mph, which is the...
March precipitation events can be rain or snow (and sometimes both at the same time), and are generally created by broad synoptic storm systems. However, thunderstorms typically start to occur in March. The average March is characterized by about three or four strong cold fronts during the month. The strongest cold fronts often feature temperature drops of 20 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit in a couple hours, and wind speeds approaching 60 mph. The highest recorded wind gust in March is slightly more than 84 mph, which is the... Full story
Cannon Connections: Tony Portales senior Gabby Garcia looks up to see Socorro's senior Jaden Jones closing in during Friday's Class 3A state basketball tournament game in Portales. The Lady Rams beat Socorro 48-22 to advance to the state quarterfinals. Fab 5 Top area performances during the week of Fed. 26-March 5: • Texico sophomore Shaylee Anderson scored 21 points in a 65-38 win over Cuba in a first-round game of the Class 2A girls state basketball tournament. • Clovis junior Paige Gardner had 19 points, seven...
Cannon Connections: Tony Portales senior Gabby Garcia looks up to see Socorro's senior Jaden Jones closing in during Friday's Class 3A state basketball tournament game in Portales. The Lady Rams beat Socorro 48-22 to advance to the state quarterfinals. Fab 5 Top area performances during the week of Fed. 26-March 5: • Texico sophomore Shaylee Anderson scored 21 points in a 65-38 win over Cuba in a first-round game of the Class 2A girls state basketball tournament. • Clovis junior Paige Gardner had 19 points, seven...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information availablefrom area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northwest Animas River — The flow is 265 cfs. Fishing is reported as fair for trout, several browns have been caught along with stocker rainbows. Best bet is through town at city park using worms and spinners. Fly anglers are also...
This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information availablefrom area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Northwest Animas River — The flow is 265 cfs. Fishing is reported as fair for trout, several browns have been caught along with stocker rainbows. Best bet is through town at city park using worms and spinners. Fly anglers are also...
Curtis K. Shelburne Metamorphosis. It’s a cool-sounding word. I like the way it rolls off the tongue. It’s one of those words that we’ve just trucked in completely “as is” from one language—in this case, Greek—right over into English. You see, “metamorphosis” comes from the Greek word—wait for it!—“metamorphosis.” “Meta” has to do with “change,” and “morphe” has to do with “form,” so metamorphosis has to do with a change of form, a transformation.... Full story
The Elida Tigers rallied from a seven-point halftime deficit to beat Grady 60-48 Friday afternoon in the Class B girls state championship game. Magarita Ortiz scored eight of her 12 points in the fourth quarter when Eldia outscored Grady 26-8. Reavis Best led Elida (26-3) with 24 points and 10 rebounds while Amanda Cross-Smith added 10 points and nine rebounds. It is Elida's second girls state basketball title. The Tigers won the Class 1A crown 1995. The Lady Tigers also won the Class B volleyball title this fall. Brenna... Full story
The Lady of the House needs to get a job as a food critic. This dawned on me on our recent vacation to the Texas Gulf Coast. We had been driving all day and were driving through the central Texas night when a sign lit up the darkness: “BEST BAR-B-Q AHEAD.” The Lady of the House and I looked at each other and said, “Let’s eat barbecue tonight.” We settled into our motel and moseyed on over to the big restaurant that promised so many barbecued delights I didn’t know what to think. “Mmm, I love these homemade mashed taters...
The Lady of the House needs to get a job as a food critic. This dawned on me on our recent vacation to the Texas Gulf Coast. We had been driving all day and were driving through the central Texas night when a sign lit up the darkness: “BEST BAR-B-Q AHEAD.” The Lady of the House and I looked at each other and said, “Let’s eat barbecue tonight.” We settled into our motel and moseyed on over to the big restaurant that promised so many barbecued delights I didn’t know what to think. “Mmm, I love these homemade mashed taters... Full story
Fire dangers have been prominent in Curry and Roosevelt counties this winter with extensive winds and little to no moisture. With this in mind, Chief Ray Westerman of the Clovis Fire Department and Chief Gary Nuckols of the Portales Fire Department have been spreading the word about increased dangers they face and precautions they can take to prevent those dangers. “Normally we have some kind of moisture but at this point, there is pretty much none left in the ground,” Westerman said. “The fire conditions for Curry Count...
Freedom New Mexico: Liliana Castillo Clovis fire fighter Jarod Baldwin said the Clovis Fire Department has trucks that are used for grass fires. He said the truck pictured above can carry 2,000 pounds of water and is used to supply smaller trucks with water in the case of a rural or wilderness fire where there is not access to a fire hydrant. Fire dangers have been prominent in Curry and Roosevelt counties this winter with extensive winds and little to no moisture. With this in mind, Chief Ray Westerman of the Clovis Fire... Full story
The Zia softball team had a rough day in the field, and a rougher one on the scoreboard. Eastern New Mexico committed a season-high eight errors in its Lone Star Conference South Division opener, and visiting Abilene Christian took advantage for a 22-11 win Friday at Zia Softball Field. Senior first baseman Taylor Howard and freshman catcher Samantha Emms were each 3-for-4 for the Zias. The Wildcats got on the board in the second inning when a throw by starting pitcher Erin Roufose (3-12) went wide of first and a pair of...
Freedom New Mexico The Zia softball team had a rough day in the field, and a rougher one on the scoreboard. Eastern New Mexico committed a season-high eight errors in its Lone Star Conference South Division opener, and visiting Abilene Christian took advantage for a 22-11 win Friday at Zia Softball Field. Senior first baseman Taylor Howard and freshman catcher Samantha Emms were each 3-for-4 for the Zias. The Wildcats got on the board in the second inning when a throw by starting pitcher Erin Roufose (3-12) went wide of... Full story
“My dog saves me a fortune in therapy bills,” a man told me last week. He went on to explain his pup Genesis has heard enough of his problems to more than earn his keep in the year or more since they adopted him. And I have to say it’s got to be working, because Genesis’ dad has to be one of the happiest and most consistently pleasant people I’ve ever met, so good job little dude! My Gilligan serves a similar role. Every evening without fail when he comes in, I hear him teari...
“My dog saves me a fortune in therapy bills,” a man told me last week. He went on to explain his pup Genesis has heard enough of his problems to more than earn his keep in the year or more since they adopted him. And I have to say it’s got to be working, because Genesis’ dad has to be one of the happiest and most consistently pleasant people I’ve ever met, so good job little dude! My Gilligan serves a similar role. Every evening without fail when he comes in, I hear him teari...
Freedom New Mexico SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico’s bats came alive a little too late Friday in a Lone Star Conference doubleheader loss at Incarnate Word. Trailing 13-3 after five innings in the second game, ENMU scored eight runs over the next three innings — and left the potential tying runs in the ninth — but lost 13-11. The Cardinals spotted ENMU a 2-0 lead in the opener before rallying for a 10-2 win. Senior third baseman Kevin Thompson went 5-for-8 with two doubles and two runs batted in f...
