Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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"The worst moment for an atheist," writes G. K. Chesterton, "is when he feels a profound sense of gratitude and has no one to thank." Though any season is a great time for gratitude, Thanksgiving certainly lends itself at least to some thinking about the subject whether we're believers, agnostics, atheists, or anything-else-ists. Even an unusually intelligent golden retriever might do well to ponder on Thanksgiving morning the fact that somebody makes sure that food shows up...
Thanksgiving leftovers make mighty fine burritos to take to the field the next day. Turkey, dressing, and cranberry sauce, all rolled up in a tortilla and wrapped in aluminum-foil. When lunch time comes around, it's a surprise you may have forgotten about, but a welcome change from the burrito ingredients that are available the rest of the year. I'm not saying that I'm particularly sad that a turkey burrito is a once-a-year food-item. It's probably best as a rare, seasonal...
Sometimes we look at the things that happen in life as merely coincidences. But are they? The preacher Rick Warren wrote: "Is there such a thing as coincidence? The way you answer that question will affect the way you give thanks this week. If the blessing you receive is just an accident, you can be glad. But can you be grateful?" Warren makes an excellent point. If we just accept our blessings as coincidences, is there really a reason to be grateful to an almighty God? This...
PORTALES — A year ago, the Portales High Rams took down the Robertson Cardinals, 43-14, to capture the New Mexico 4A state crown. This year, if the Rams (10-1) want to get back to the 4A title game, they'll have to go through Robertson (10-1) in the state semifinal, this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Unlike last year, however, Portales will have to make the three-hour trek to Las Vegas to square-off with the Cardinals. For Rams sophomore defensive end/offensive tackle Philip Blidi, h...
MELROSE — Melrose High's football team is an undefeated No. 1 state playoff seed. State rules, though, are state rules, and because the Buffaloes last played a postseason game against Mountainair at home, they will have to stampede their way up to Mountainair for Saturday's 1 p.m. eight-man state championship game. Fair? That, perhaps, is a matter of opinion. The Buffaloes' opinion is, they're playing for a fourth consecutive state title, exactly where they expect to be t...
PORTALES — Three nearby Texas schools all won their first round “Bi-District” playoff matchups to advance to the next round of the state’s UIL State Championship playoffs. The three schools — Muleshoe, Farwell and Bovina, will all compete in tonight’s “Area” playoff round. However, they’re all likely to be underdogs, as their three opponents sport a combined 26-7 record — including two at 10-1 apiece. Texas 3A-D1 Area playoffs: Muleshoe (5-6) vs. Merkel (6-5), 1 p.m. (MST) at Childress High School Muleshoe (5-6) fina...
20: Clovis High School senior Twila Rutter was the "teen spotlight" in the Clovis News-Journal. She had a long list of awards and honors, including serving as president of her homeroom, French Club president, Hi-Ak vice president, National Honor Society recording secretary, and student council liaison committee member. As a sophomore, Rutter was vice president of Youth Evangelism in New Mexico. Rutter planned to attend Baylor University to major in corporate law. 1952:...
As some continued laboring through their Thanksgiving meals or watched football in a semi-conscious metabolic stupor Thursday afternoon, others hoisted themselves from their recliners for an early jump on some old-fashioned American economic adventuring. "For me, it's more about the adventure than it is about the sales," said Isabel Walla, standing in line at a crowded department store in North Plains Mall around 3 p.m. Thursday. She said she didn't come looking for anything...
Who said there was no such thing as a free meal? In any case, there is no time like a holiday for some exceptions. "We don't want anyone going hungry on these things," said Daun Medaris, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9515 Commander. The VFW post in Portales held its seventh annual community Thanksgiving meal Thursday afternoon, noting 147 meals served in addition to 49 packaged up and handed out. To put that in perspective, Medaris said, post volunteers began preparations two...
For Clovis and Portales small business owners, a day dedicated to keeping money in the community is a no-brainer. Saturday is Small Business Saturday, an initiative created in 2010 to encourage residents to shop locally. “It’s an opportunity for businesses to really promote the products they have, and it’s kind of the kickoff to the holiday season. And it’s kind of a reminder, too, for people: Try shopping local first,” said Portales MainStreet Executive Director Sandy Vigil. The success of Small Business Saturday is diffic...
Monday • Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursday • Water Policy Advisory Committee — 8:30 a.m., at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828. • Curry County DWI Task Force — 4 p.m., Curry County Administration Complex. Information: 575-763-6016. This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
Tuesday • Books and babies — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: Kitty Cat Kisses. Information: 575-356-3940 • Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m. for grades K-6 at Portales Public Library. Activity: Get your game on. Information: 575-356-3940 Wednesday • Tween program — 4:30 p.m. for ages 9-12 at Portales Public Library. Activity: Xbox one free play. Information: 575-356-3940 • Preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: Coloriffic. Information: 575-356-3940 • Stitch Addicts — 6:30 p.m. at Clovis...
Today’s family in need: This military family has three boys, ages 4, 2 and 9 months. The family did not ask for help, but the woman’s mother reached out from her home in Lambertville, Michigan. “My daughter and son-in-law live in base housing there in Clovis,” she told Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. “They are struggling to make ends meet. She called me beside herself with how they will provide any sort of Christmas for their three small children this year.” The Michigan woman suggested her daughter co...
