Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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WEST POINT, N.Y. - Cade Barnard has something in common with Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Dwight Eisenhower and Norman Schwarzkopf. Like those famous generals, Barnard chose to be a West Pointer, chose to begin his college days as a plebe. The former Melrose High football standout fielded several offers to play running back in college, including one from Navy, with a chance to play in the program that once starred Roger Staubach. Barnard had another offer from UMass,...
CLOVIS - No matter where its plays or what it wins, the Clovis High band will always have a special place in its heart for the Zia Marching Fiesta. On Saturday, it gave a special performance to prove it. The band had its best performance to date with its "Rachy" show at the University of New Mexico, winning every trophy it was eligible to win while extending its own record for consecutive state championships to eight. The band took its 19th overall state championship, 14th...
The Texico Wolverines could breathe a sigh of relief after outlasting rival Fort Sumner 26-20 on Friday and taking the lead in Class 2A District 6/7. They aren’t quite out of the woods yet, though, not with rival Santa Rosa looming in a 7 p.m. kickoff on Friday at Texico. Record-wise, the Lions (3-5, 1-1 district) are enduring a bit of a down year, but they appear to be picking up steam as the season winds down. They’ve won three of their last four, including a 53-0 rout of Clayton last week, after an 0-4 start. “I think...
PORTALES — Despite the No. 1 ranking in Class 4A and a 7-1 record, coach Jaime Ramirez maintains the Portales Rams aren’t about to overlook anyone. Not even with longtime rival Lovington looming in the regular-season finale on Nov. 1 at Greyhound Stadium. Instead, Ramirez said, the Rams are completely focused on this week’s District 3/4-4A matchup at Moriarty, which has struggled most of the season with a young squad. “We’re one game at a time,” he said. “All we are concerned...
CLOVIS — A Saturday selection show was heavy on six-man football, but not so heavy on surprise as Elida received the top seed in the six-team bracket. The Tigers (8-0) receive a first-round bye following a season that saw them win seven of their eight games by the 50-point rule and outscore the other five playoff teams by a 294-43 count. Springer, the only one of those teams to stay within 50 of the Tigers, received the second seed and the other first-round bye. The Tigers a...
Texico School Board Position 1 is up for grabs this year and two candidates are running. Sandymarie Pieratt and Derek “Kyle” Cain are both vying for the position. Jason Levi Queener was also in the initial running, but has since dropped out. Early voting is under way. Election Day is Nov. 5. The News sat down with both candidates for Position 1 to ask a few questions on why they think they’re qualified for the position. Other candidate interviews will follow in upcoming editions of The News. Sandymarie Pieratt Why are you r...
Roosevelt hospital receives award PORTALES — Roosevelt General Hospital was one of five hospitals in the state to receive the New Mexico Hospital Association’s Hospital Improvement Innovation Network award, according to a release from RGH. Other facilities receiving a critical access/rural hospital award are Taos’ Holy Cross Medical Center, Deming’s Mimbres Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home, Raton’s Miners’ Colfax Medical Center and Socorro General Hospital. “To be recognized as one of the top community hospitals in...
On this date ... 1969: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tindle had purchased the Tennison house on Second Street in Melrose. In other Melrose news, compiled by Mrs. Carol Bennett: • Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bryant had moved into the Acea Morgan rent house. • Mr. and Mrs. George Beam and two children had moved into the apartments on Third Street. George had been employed as music director for Melrose schools. • Mr. and Mrs. Tuffy Potter, along with their children Beverly, Terry and Ricky, had purchased the Coffelt Grocery and moved to an apart...
CLOVIS — The Curry County Commission will hold a special meeting Friday morning, and plans to review the financial report for the first quarter of the 2019-20 fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the county administration complex at 417 Gidding. Other items on the agenda include n A request to partner with Clovis MainStreet on a proposal for up to $80,000 on a project through New Mexico MainStreets capital outlay infrastructure funding. Any project that receives funding would require a 20% match — at lea...
Today • City of Clovis Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 N. Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 3 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-935-4262 Monday • City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee — 4 p.m., Pappy Thornton Museum, Ned Houk Park, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday • City of Clovis Census Committee — 1:30 p.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room,...
CLOVIS — The city of Clovis began work Monday on moving the traffic signal pole at the southeast corner of the intersection of Llano Estacado Boulevard and Prince Street. The public is asked to treat the intersection as a four-way stop while modifications are ongoing. Bixby Electric expects to finish the job Friday. The traffic signal pole is being moved 15 feet east with hopes to alleviate the pole being struck by larger vehicles. Information: Bob Norton, 505-350-1098...
The Curry and Roosevelt county Offices of Substance Abuse Prevention are partnering with local law enforcement for a prescription drug take-back day Saturday, according to releases from each county. In Clovis, drugs can be disposed 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at either Roden-Smith Pharmacy at 305 Llano Estacado Blvd. or Walgreens at 100 E. 21st St. The pharmacies will accept sharps, pills, patches and e-cigarettes or other vaping devices with a removable battery. The county collected 109 pounds of expired and unused medications during...
CLOVIS — The Friendship Senior Center will hold an information and health expo from 10 a.m. 2 p.m. today, according to a release from the city’s senior services department. The expo will feature a dozen booths from area service providers, along with flu shots and door prizes. The center is located at 901 W. 13th St. Information: 575-769-7913...
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority will hear numerous reports from board members and staff during its Thursday meeting, including a possible update on Clovis City Commission action regarding funding for the authority’s interim groundwater project. The agenda for the meeting, scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Portales Memorial Building, includes reports on project development, the Interstate Streams Commission, federal activities and financial activities. The authority is hoping to secure $90 million to fun...
A pair of unrelated train-car accidents occurred Saturday in Parmer County, law enforcement officials said. About 12:40 p.m. (CDT) Saturday, a man drove around the gates at the Buster Street train crossing in Bovina before his Chrysler 200S was struck by the train. Bovina Police Chief Joe Orozco said the vehicle was totaled and the driver suffered a leg injury. About an hour later, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a truck-tractor towing a semi-trailer was heading south on Parmer County Road 6 and...
CLOVIS — The Amarillo Veterans Affairs Health Care System has scheduled a veterans town hall for 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis Community College Town Hall. The event will include information on the Mission Act, smoke-free VA campuses and other programs for veterans. Information: 806-355-9703, ext. 4059...
CLOVIS - The Clovis Police Department is investigating the Oct. 15 fire at the Arts Academy of Bella Vista playground as an arson. The fire began when school was out of session, but did lead to the cancellation of classes Oct. 16 because of smoke. Messages to the CPD requesting additional information on the investigation have not been returned. Clovis Fire Chief Mike Nolen said police are handling the case....
A strong cold front is expected to bring snow to northern New Mexico and send temperatures plunging throughout the state over the next few days. Eastern New Mexico can expect its first hard freeze Thursday night and Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. “There’s still a lot of uncertainty with this system,” meteorologist Kerry Jones said. “But we’re pretty solid on the cold temperatures. ... Temperatures are going to drop substantially into Thursday.” He said the state will be getting “a piece of a bi...
PORTALES - For 100 years the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home has provided a place for children who have lost their family or been forced out of their homes to live and grow in a safe environment. Things have changed drastically for the organization over its existence, but its commitment to helping children in need and instilling positive values in its wards has not. Today, the Children's Home is run by President and CEO Randy Rankin, who has been working to expand its...
CLOVIS — It was a mixed bag for the Clovis High soccer teams on Saturday, with 1-0 scores deciding each team’s game. In the girls contest, played at Hobbs High School, the Lady Wildcats finished their regular-season road slate with a 1-0 overtime win, as junior Madison Lynch connected on the game’s only goal in the extra period. Junior goalkeeper Hanna Nussbaumer posted the shutout, notching seven saves along the way, as the Lady ’Cats reached double-digit victories. They carried a 10-5-3 overall record, 2-1-2 in Distric...
CLOVIS — Drew Dostal figured he’d have a long career in law enforcement and spend his adult life in Michigan, despite a failed early attempt to change that narrative. Medicine had other plans, however, and it’s since brought Dostal to Clovis as the new chief executive for Plains Regional Medical Center. Dostal, who began at PRMC on Oct. 7, comes to Clovis from Ogallala Community Hospital in Nebraska, where he served in the same role. “I’m a nurse by trade,” Dostal said of his trek into administration. “I kind of came to a cro...
PORTALES — From the Chile Bowl to the Wagon Wheel game. Eastern New Mexico’s football team is pivoting off its 48-17 victory at Western New Mexico last weekend and into this Saturday’s Week 8 matchup against West Texas A&M with the rivarly game’s trophy, the Wagon Wheel, at stake. ENMU will take a 5-2 overall record, 3-2 in the Lone Star Conference, into that game against WT (5-2, 2-2), which is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start at Greyhound Stadium. An important late-Oc...
SILVER CITY — The Eastern New Mexico football team went to Silver City and struck gold Saturday night. In the Chile Bowl at Western New Mexico University, the Greyhounds got their explosive rushing attack going again and rolled over Western 48-17, notching their 15th straight win over their in-state rivals. As a result, Eastern improved to 5-2 overall, 3-2 in the Lone Star Conference, while Western dropped to 1-6 overall, 1-3 against LSC competition. “It’s a really tough place to play,” ENMU head coach Kelley Lee said, ...
RICHARDSON, Texas — Tyler Vargas became the fifth Eastern New Mexico University football player honored this season for a weekly player award from the Lone Star Conference. Vargas, a senior from San Diego, was named the LSC’s special teams player of the week for his efforts in the Greyhounds’ 48-17 win Saturday at Western New Mexico. He had field goals of 47 and 28 yards, and converted all six extra-point attempts. He punted once, pinning the Mustangs inside their own 20. V...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University made a slight move up in the American Football Coaches Association Division II poll, taking four points in the receiving votes category Monday morning. The Greyhounds, who moved to 5-2 on the season with a 48-17 win at Western New Mexico, garnered one point in the Oct. 14 poll. The poll includes four Lone Star Conference teams. Tarleton State remains fourth, Angelo State moved up three places to 22nd and Texas A&M-Commerce moved down three places to a tie for 23rd. West Texas A&M, w...
