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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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LUBBOCK — Things went OK for a quarter on Friday night before Clovis High’s girls found themselves playing from behind. The Lady Wildcats led most of the way against Lubbock Coronado through the opening eight minutes, but the Lady Mustangs took control in the second period and posted a 52-42 victory in the season opener for Clovis. Foul trouble caught up to the Lady Cats in the second quarter and they were outscored by Coronado 11-4, putting themselves in an eight-point hole at the break. “That one quarter killed us,” CHS coa...
PLAINVIEW, Texas — Wayland Baptist used a 13-0 second-quarter run to take control and the Flying Queens went on to a 63-49 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in women’s basketball on Friday night. Wayland Baptist (2-0) trailed 15-12 when reserve Deborah Van Dijk’s jump shot got the run started at the 6:26 mark of the period. By the time ENMU’s Amari Dennis scored with 1:50 left in the period, the Flying Queens had opened a double-digit cushion. It was 25-19 at halftime. Wayland scored the first three baskets of the...
Jerry Bradley was born at Misawa Air Base, Japan. His father served in the US Air Force and moved his family to Texico in 1964 when Jerry was four years old. He said he must really like Texico because he's moved away twice and has moved back. In his earlier years, Bradley was very active in FFA. He grew up on a farm and loved the lifestyle. Today he enjoys woodwork and working on vehicles. His latest woodwork project was building a rocking cradle for his newest grandchild... Full story
Jerry Bradley was born at Misawa Air Base, Japan. His father served in the US Air Force and moved his family to Texico in 1964 when Jerry was four years old. He said he must really like Texico because he's moved away twice and has moved back. In his earlier years, Bradley was very active in FFA. He grew up on a farm and loved the lifestyle. Today he enjoys woodwork and working on vehicles. His latest woodwork project was building a rocking cradle for his newest grandchild...
Staff Writer [email protected] The holiday season is typically known as a time for joy and unity between families and friends, but for some, this time of year can have its own set of challenges, including symptoms of depression. With increased rates of stress during the holidays, the Portales Police Department has historically seen a slight increase in reports of domestic disputes, according to Detective Charlie Smart. “It’s not so much that it’s overwhelming, but you will see a slight increase in it,” he said, n...
Staff Writer [email protected] The holiday season is typically known as a time for joy and unity between families and friends, but for some, this time of year can have its own set of challenges, including symptoms of depression. With increased rates of stress during the holidays, the Portales Police Department has historically seen a slight increase in reports of domestic disputes, according to Detective Charlie Smart. “It’s not so much that it’s overwhelming, but you will see a slight increase in it,” he said, n...
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Anjelica Luco, left, shows Katie Heflin designs for her shop Estrella Stellar Creations at a holiday craft bazaar at the Hydration Station in Portales Saturday afternoon. Heflin said she came to the event to support friends and enjoyed the handmade crafts.... Full story
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Anjelica Luco, left, shows Katie Heflin designs for her shop Estrella Stellar Creations at a holiday craft bazaar at the Hydration Station in Portales Saturday afternoon. Heflin said she came to the event to support friends and enjoyed the handmade crafts....
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Portales residents got a head start for their holiday shopping while supporting local artisans. The Hydration Station hosted their Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday in Portales, which brought shoppers together to look at homemade gifts and to purchase for family and friends. Lilla Cortez said she came to the bazaar to shop for her daughter, Anaya and herself. Cortez said she looked at Christmas decorations, but purchased for her daughter a sm... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Portales residents got a head start for their holiday shopping while supporting local artisans. The Hydration Station hosted their Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday in Portales, which brought shoppers together to look at homemade gifts and to purchase for family and friends. Lilla Cortez said she came to the bazaar to shop for her daughter, Anaya and herself. Cortez said she looked at Christmas decorations, but purchased for her daughter a...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] When a Clovis High School student arrived at school early for band practice last week, she didn’t expect to be sent home for what she was wearing. She also didn’t expect the response she got from the community. CHS senior Morgan Jeffcoat said she was practicing scales Nov. 9 when a school administrator approached her and allegedly told her to go home and change her outfit because it violated school dress code. Jeffcoat said when she was confronted about her clothes — a sweater over a pair... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] When a Clovis High School student arrived at school early for band practice last week, she didn’t expect to be sent home for what she was wearing. She also didn’t expect the response she got from the community. CHS senior Morgan Jeffcoat said she was practicing scales Nov. 9 when a school administrator approached her and allegedly told her to go home and change her outfit because it violated school dress code. Jeffcoat said when she was confronted about her clothes — a sweater over a pair...
Staff Writer [email protected] Aubrieanna Hill has a knack for science and plans to study robotics when she’s not busy building or testing rockets. Aubrieanna is 8 years old. That future scientist was one of about 40 girls at the STEM event at Clovis Community College Saturday morning, an educational opportunity for members of the local Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails for Curry and Roosevelt counties. The event offered the girls, ages 5 to 17, hands-on learning for STEM e...
Staff photo: Brooke Finch Eight-year-old Aubrieanna Hill, a Clovis member of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, learns about nano-viruses during an activity at the STEM event at Clovis Community College on Saturday....
Staff photo: Brooke Finch Eight-year-old Aubrieanna Hill, a Clovis member of the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, learns about nano-viruses during an activity at the STEM event at Clovis Community College on Saturday....
Staff Writer [email protected] Aubrieanna Hill has a knack for science and plans to study robotics when she’s not busy building or testing rockets. Aubrieanna is 8 years old. That future scientist was one of about 40 girls at the STEM event at Clovis Community College Saturday morning, an educational opportunity for members of the local Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails for Curry and Roosevelt counties. The event offered the girls, ages 5 to 17, hands-on learning for STEM ed...
File photo The Portales Community Outreach’s 15th annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Memorial Building in Portales. The event is one of a variety of community events happening in eastern New Mexico this week for Thanksgiving.... Full story
Staff Writer [email protected] Local communities are bringing people together for family-friendly activities this Thanksgiving, according to event organizers. Central Christian Church in Portales is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. today at the church. According to Ministry Coordinator Candace Bagwell, multiple speakers will participate in the event. Speakers include Trinity Church Youth Pastor Zach Cathey, Floyd United Methodist Church Pastor Liz...
Staff Writer [email protected] Local communities are bringing people together for family-friendly activities this Thanksgiving, according to event organizers. Central Christian Church in Portales is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. today at the church. According to Ministry Coordinator Candace Bagwell, multiple speakers will participate in the event. Speakers include Trinity Church Youth Pastor Zach Cathey, Floyd United Methodist Church Pastor Liz...
File photo The Portales Community Outreach’s 15th annual free Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Memorial Building in Portales. The event is one of a variety of community events happening in eastern New Mexico this week for Thanksgiving.... Full story
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 12:35 a.m.: Failure to pay fines, 1200 block of North Pile Street. • 12:57 a.m.: Shoplifting (muni), 1000 block of Mitchell Street. • 8 a.m.: Fail to yield left turn (muni), Hicks Mobile Park. • 8:44 a.m.: Forgery, 900 block of Gayle Street. • 9:15 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 900 block of North Walnut Street. • 11:08 a.m.: Following too close (muni), 2100 block of North Prince Street. • 1...
Portales jail log Released Thursday As of 7 a.m. Friday • Eliseo A. Sanchez, 36, bond • Autumn R. Skinner, 29, bond • Keely L. Studdard, 20, bond Booked Thursday As of 7 a.m. Friday • Bernardo Baca, 42, hold for other agency • Sarah Crawford, 31, bench warrant • Richard Orosco, 35, return for court • Zacaria Picart, 21, probation violation • Eliseo A. Sanchez, 36, bench warrant • Keely L. Studdard, 20, bench warrant Total number of inmates: 67 — Compiled by Staff Writer Kurt Munz-Raper...
On this date ... 1956: An unmasked bandit held up Tom Finley’s service station about 3 a.m. in Texico. Authorities said he took the cash register and escaped with about $400. The cash register was recovered behind the Texico High School gymnasium. It still contained almost $50 in coins. Pop Spurlin, who was on duty at the time of the robbery, said the robber’s gun “sure looked big.” Spurlin told authorities the bandit ordered him to open the register; but Spurlin said he was on temporary duty and did not have a key. When the...
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Portales firefighters work to put out a fire on a home on Garnet Road Saturday afternoon....
