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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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I have written before about the George Santayana quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” I’ve also noted that when I first became aware of that quote, I assumed that the “cannot remember the past” part referred to some significant length of time, maybe a century or two. Alas it’s much less than that. Recently the Pentagon confirmed that there were, indeed, American troops on the ground, in Ukraine. These troops were not combat troops, rather the...
Absenteeism is emerging as a problem in Clovis schools, according to school officials. CMS Superintendent Renee Russ said the problem is local as well as across the state and the country. “Habits of poor attendance escalated during the pandemic,” Russ said. “Addressing chronic absenteeism is one of the greatest challenges we are facing post-pandemic.” Russ said adequate academic gains are difficult to achieve when students aren’t attending regularly. Russ said the community experiences an effect of chronic absenteei...
James Glenn "Bubba" Berry passed away on Oct. 3 at the age of 64, but he will be remembered by many in Clovis. One of his two sons, J.T. Berry, told The News on Thursday that he can't go anywhere in town and not meet somebody his father knew. "When we went to Lowes or Walmart, we met someone he knew and we would talk to them for about 10 minutes," J.T. said. "He was a very social person with people he knew," he said. During his father's passing, he heard a lot of comments...
SANTA ROSA — Sophomores Alex Fuentes and Taye Smith combined for five touchdowns on Friday night and third-seeded Texico advanced to this weekend’s Class 2A state football championship with a 41-27 victory over second-seeded Santa Rosa. The Wolverines (9-3), who rallied to beat the Lions 23-20 in an early-season matchup in Texico, will host the winner of Saturday’s other semi at Eunice between top-seeded Jal and the fourth-seeded Cardinals. Time and day were to be determined after that contest. Smith caught touchdown passe...
LOVINGTON — It was hard to tell just how good Lovington was when the Wildcats started the season 0-6. They sure don’t look like the same team now. Sophomore running back Odalis Cardenas scored from 3 yards out with just under nine minutes left, and senior quarterback Ashton Aranda sealed it with a pass interception in the final minute as Lovington edged Portales High 29-23 in a Class 4A quarterfinal matchup on Friday night. Seeded fourth but now on a five-game winning streak, the Wildcats (5-6) moved into this wee...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, peas and carrots, dinner roll with butter, peaches. Tuesday: Pinto beans with ham, potatoes, onions, peppers, cornbread, spiced baked apples. Wednesday: Barbecued chicken, mashed potatoes, blended veggies, bread stick, fruit salad. Thursday: Taco salad, pinto beans, cake. Board meeting 3 p.m. Friday: Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey and gravy, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, cranberry, dinner roll and...
The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “Peg and Rose Solve a Murder” by Laurien Berenson. Rose Donovan looks for the good in everyone, but even a 60-something former nun like Rose has her limits, and her sister-in-law Peg Turnbull sure knows how to push them. But after 40 years of bic...
Clovis Breakfast: Mini-cinnis, Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, seasoned corn, chilled peaches whole wheat roll or (grades 6 to 12) pizza or spicy chicken or cheeseburger and fries. Tuesday: Breakfast: Yogurt and graham cracker. Lunch: Mandarin orange chicken, fried rice and egg roll, steamed carrots, chilled fresh fruit or (grades 6 to 12) pizza or corn dog or cheeseburger and fries. Wednesday: Breakfast: French toast. Lunch: Corn dog, baked French fries, mini carrots, ranch dressing, chilled pears or...
My eye doctor tells me my cataract surgeries are holding up well 3-4 years later and my prescription is still fine. I wanted to argue with him but didn’t think I would win. I think my reading problems have more to do with sinus issues than they do correction. He did tell me I could use artificial tears to keep things lubricated. He was more interested in how closely I was following diabetes issues. Something he has in common with my primary care doctor. I was due back to s...
Monday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday *Curry County Commission meeting – 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room, CMS administration buil...
Sometimes I wish white people could be Black. Not forever, mind you. Maybe for just a few weeks like John Howard Griffin, the author of “Black Like Me,” who darkened his skin and traveled the South in 1959. Sometimes, I wish white people could have that experience. Not so they could feel the sickly apprehension that can accompany a simple traffic stop. Not so they could feel the indignation of being asked to account for yourself just walking down the street. Not so they could...
Days away from the 2022 midterm election, a disturbing trend unfolded involving “poll watchers” positioning themselves at various voting locations across the nation. These poll watchers were armed men (mostly men) dressed in military attire outside polling places attempting to psychologically intimidate or use violence against certain voters by engaging in menacing antics. Such activity was commonplace in Maricopa County, Ariz., where these “self-selected vote watch...
Clovis commission made right decision Leadership is a skill that many want, but few have. Leaders are often forced into difficult decisions that many normal constituents would struggle with. It’s imperative that they lead objectively, free from personal desires or agenda so that the best interest of their governed body is maintained. We saw that in action at the Nov. 3 City Commission meeting. Though we may not agree fundamentally, I can respect leaders that understand sometimes what we want isn’t what’s best for us at that...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered one of the most memorable lines of the midterm debates when she said she didn’t know why her Republican opponent, Lee Zeldin, cared so much about locking up criminals. Hochul’s highhandedness encapsulated an attitude toward crime and punishment that has been shaped by the decarceration movement. Progressives have accepted a wholesale critique of the criminal justice system that is deeply flawed, not to say a complete fantasy. Its pre...
Not so long ago, a 9-5 job was enough to pay the bills and put food on the table. But out-of-control inflation has kneecapped the eight-hour day. According to a survey by Insuranks, a small-business insurance marketplace, 93% of adults have a side hustle or are working a second job. Nearly 80% of those surveyed work full time, but both full-time and part-time respondents said they devoted an average of 13 hours per week to their side hustle. Welcome to the United States of exhaustion. As FoxBusiness reported, many survey...
On this date ... 1952: Three Roosevelt County businesses had been hit by burglars, but the only significant loss was $40 from a Portales farm supply store’s cash drawer, soft drink and candy dispensers. An Elida service station reported two old automobile batteries were missing, but new batteries were left behind. The service station was also missing a gallon of milk. A Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy said it wasn’t clear if the three burglaries were related. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact: dstev...
Clovis’ Salvation Army officers are looking to recruit volunteers to be bell-ringers around Clovis. Salvation Army Lieutenants Diane and David Shatto need bell-ringing volunteers from the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 25 until Christmas Eve. The Shattos plan on having volunteers standing by the Salvation Army’s fund-raising red kettles at the Clovis locations of Walgreen’s, Hobby Lobby, both entrances of Albertson’s, both entrances of Walmart and other locations. The Shattos are encouraging area residents to volunteer and to...
Free legal consultations with attorneys are being offered at the Clovis Civic Center Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. during an event called “Ask-a-lawyer.” The event has been arranged by the Ninth and Tenth Judicial District Pro Bono Committees and Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid according to a news release from the organizations. In-person consultations are available on a walk-in basis during the event on a first come, first served basis. The attorneys will be there to talk with interested parties on...
A short news release from Eastern New Mexico University reports the university’s Board of Regents will meet virtually Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The release reports the Regents will go into executive session to discuss “one limited personnel matter.” School officials noted the meeting is to discuss the recent chancellor/president interviews and forums. A decision on who will assume the university’s top post will be made Nov. 29....
A Fort Sumner man accused of shooting to death an Arizona couple in the man’s home on Oct. 2 will receive a trial on first degree murder charges in Tenth Judicial District Court, District Judge Albert Mitchell decided on Tuesday. The Fort Sumner man, Kelby Randolph, 53, remained incarcerated in the De Baca County Jail after Tuesday’s preliminary hearing before Mitchell. Randolph is accused of shooting to death Brian Beaver, 48 and his wife Rachelle Beaver, 38, both of Mesa, Az., in Randolph’s home. At Tuesday’s prelimi...
The city of Clovis has openings on boards and committees. A utility representative (i.e. gas, electric, water & telecommunications) is needed to serve on the Economic Incentive Board (EIB). The EIB meets quarterly to make recommendations regarding economic development programs and prospects to the Clovis City Commission. Those interested in serving on the EIB, please contact the City Manager’s office by 5 p.m. Friday at 575-763-9654 or e-mail [email protected] for more information. There is one vacancy on the c...
County clerks of Curry and Roosevelt counties had nothing out of the ordinary to report from Tuesday’s Election Day polling. Curry County Clerk Annie Hogland said, “If there was a glitch it was the same-day voter registration tablets working slowly at the end of the day. But I wouldn’t call that a glitch, maybe a frustration.” As for security issues and such she heard nothing from her workers; even in reviewing poll workers notebooks she said she didn’t see any problems. “I think there was one disgruntled voter over the pe...
Unofficial winners have been declared in Tuesday’s polling across New Mexico. Statewide tallies are available at the New Mexico Secretary of State’s website: https://electionresults.sos.state.nm.us/ . Below are Curry and Roosevelt County vote totals An asterisk (*) beside a person’s name denotes the statewide winner. United States Representative District 3 Alexis Martinez (R) Curry County: 7,305 Roosevelt County: 3,307 *Teresa Leger Fernandez (D) Curry County: 2,808 Roosevelt County: 1,285 GOVERNOR Karen Bedoni (L) Curry...
Two local Republican winners from Tuesday’s Election Day polling in the area say they are ready to get to work. Brad Bender who will be the new Curry County Commissioner from District 2 and Andrea Reeb who will be the new legislator from New Mexico District 64 handily defeated their challengers in Tuesday’s voting. Results must still be certified but in Curry County District 2 voting Bender defeated incumbent Tom Martin who ran as an independent, 1,440 votes to 1,012. “I’m overwhelmed and beyond grateful for the amount...
Regardless of how much money he raised or how many campaign ads he aired on TV, Republican Mark Ronchetti faced a steep climb to clinch the race for governor. Sure, the GOP thought the race was in play — one of the reasons millions of dollars were pumped into his campaign. Even Democrats seemed to be worried: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris flew into New Mexico to stump for Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who was under constant attack on crime, education and the economy. But the odds were against R...
