Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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If we wish to absolutely ensure that we will never be thankful people, that we will always be morose and bitter, self-centered and selfish, and utterly miserable, here's the best way to successfully sabotage our own happiness: Always center on our own rights, avoiding any thought of our own responsibilities. Or, better yet, to center completely on our own rights and think incessantly about the responsibilities of others or society itself toward us. Of course, as sons and...
Thursday • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Monday • Clovis Commission on Older Adults — 3 p.m., Assembly Room at Clovis City Hall, 321 N. Connelly. Information: 575-769-7828. Tuesday • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 6 p.m. workshop and town hall meeting at the Portales Memorial Building, 207. E. Seventh St., Poratles. Information: 575-356-6662. This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an...
Last week, this column focused on men in the Bible who were thankful. So this week, let us focus on women of the Bible who were thankful. Their stories give us encouragement because we can see God in their lives and recognize him as the author of all blessings. The accounts of their lives are examples to us that God works out the biggest events and the smallest details of our lives. • Eve was no doubt thankful when she had another child after her son Abel had been murdered b...
SPORTS WRITER [email protected] Since squaring off in the season opener on a neutral field, Melrose and Gateway Christian have stayed on course for a return match in the 8-man state finals. That will happen on Saturday, when the top-ranked Warriors (11-0) host the two-time defending 8-man champion and second-ranked Buffaloes (10-1) in a 1 p.m. kickoff at Roswell. It’s also a rematch of last year’s title tilt, when the Buffs outlasted Gateway 30-28 at Melrose. Gateway won the late August matchup at Cloudcroft 30-20. Sin... Full story
Today’s family in need: It seems there is an epidemic this year of grandparents raising grandkids. This single grandmother is raising grandchildren ages 5 to 14 from three different families. She has a total of nine children living with her. “We have tried to help with the financial and spiritual needs of this extended family, but we can only do so much especially during the Christmas season,” said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. About the Empty Stocking Fund: The fund is a joint venture of the Salva...
Today’s family in need: It seems there is an epidemic this year of grandparents raising grandkids. This single grandmother is raising grandchildren ages 5 to 14 from three different families. She has a total of nine children living with her. “We have tried to help with the financial and spiritual needs of this extended family, but we can only do so much especially during the Christmas season,” said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. About the Empty Stocking Fund: The fund is a joint venture of the Salva...
SPORTS WRITER [email protected] Since squaring off in the season opener on a neutral field, Melrose and Gateway Christian have stayed on course for a return match in the 8-man state finals. That will happen on Saturday, when the top-ranked Warriors (11-0) host the two-time defending 8-man champion and second-ranked Buffaloes (10-1) in a 1 p.m. kickoff at Roswell. It’s also a rematch of last year’s title tilt, when the Buffs outlasted Gateway 30-28 at Melrose. Gateway won the late August matchup at Cloudcroft 30-20. Sin... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — The global phenomenon has reached celebrities, politicians, sports teams and more. From Hillary Clinton to 4-year-olds, and even prison inmates and house pets, participants are countless. It’s the “Mannequin Challenge,” and Clovis Community College has joined the bandwagon. A video of the college’s attempt was posted last Friday to the school’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Unlike the “Ice Bucket Challenge” that raised awareness for ALS two years ago, there’s no rhyme or reaso...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] CLOVIS — The global phenomenon has reached celebrities, politicians, sports teams and more. From Hillary Clinton to 4-year-olds, and even prison inmates and house pets, participants are countless. It’s the “Mannequin Challenge,” and Clovis Community College has joined the bandwagon. A video of the college’s attempt was posted last Friday to the school’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. Unlike the “Ice Bucket Challenge” that raised awareness for ALS two years ago, there’s no rhyme or reaso... Full story
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Prairie Road’s Junqtique employee J.D. Hipp, left, and owner Shane Grah set up promotional flags for Small Business Saturday in their shop Wednesday afternoon. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road’s Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a larg... Full story
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Prairie Road’s Junqtique employee J.D. Hipp, left, and owner Shane Grah set up promotional flags for Small Business Saturday in their shop Wednesday afternoon. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road’s Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a larg... Full story
Staff photo: Alisa Boswell Luis Cruz, 13, left, serves a local resident some sweet potatoes Thursday during the Portales community Thanksgiving dinner at the Memorial Building in Portales. MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] PORTALES — “Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces” was the best thing about the annual Portales community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at the Portales Memorial Building, according to 11-year-old Irene Cruz and other first-time volunteers. “I like to put...
Staff photo: Alisa Boswell Luis Cruz, 13, left, serves a local resident some sweet potatoes Thursday during the Portales community Thanksgiving dinner at the Memorial Building in Portales. MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] PORTALES — “Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces” was the best thing about the annual Portales community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at the Portales Memorial Building, according to 11-year-old Irene Cruz and other first-time volunteers. “I like to put...
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Members of the Clovis Police Department work the scene of a fatal crash Thursday morning north of the intersection of 21st and Thornton streets. Edward Altieri, 25, of Albuqerque, was killed in the one-vehicle crash. There were no other occupants. STAFF REPORT CLOVIS — An Albuquerque man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash just north of the intersection of 21st and Thornton Streets. Edward Altieri, 25, of Albuquerque, was u...
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Alfonso Hernandez, a volunteer from Cannon Air Force Base, replenishes the turkey during Thursday’s Lighthouse Mission Thanksgiving meal. In total, 465 meals were served — 141 dine-in and 326 delivery. MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] CLOVIS — The Lighthouse Mission had two things to be thankful for on Thursday — plenty of food and plenty of help. The turkey and volunteerism were in abundance as the mission marked its 13th year of serving...
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Alfonso Hernandez, a volunteer from Cannon Air Force Base, replenishes the turkey during Thursday’s Lighthouse Mission Thanksgiving meal. In total, 465 meals were served — 141 dine-in and 326 delivery. MANAGING EDITOR [email protected] CLOVIS — The Lighthouse Mission had two things to be thankful for on Thursday — plenty of food and plenty of help. The turkey and volunteerism were in abundance as the mission marked its 13th year of serving... Full story
