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  • Obituary: Lillie Mae Wilson

    Updated Nov 28, 2023

    Lillie Mae Wilson, age 84, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. Funeral Service to be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:00 PM at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton Street with Pastor David Lambrana officiating. Burial to follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Garden, 1601 E. Llano Estacado. Michael Harlen, Justin Tennison, Noah Patterson, Kenneth (Bo) Wilson, Joseph Wilson, and Steven Wilson will serve as pallbearers. Lillie was born on November 16, 1939, to Charlie Edward Cone and...

  • Obituary: Mary (Kiker) Watts

    Updated Nov 28, 2023

    Mary (Kiker) Watts will be laid to rest in Kenna, NM, 388 US Highway 70, south of Kenna. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 1st, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Portales, 100 S Ave C, Portales, NM 88130. Burial will follow services. Pallbearers include Will Watts, Blayne Bricker, Tyler Watts, Cody Watts, Kalob Nichols, Ryan Boddy and Dalton Binkley. Honorary Pallbearers include Mike Howard, Bobby Fitzgerald, Charles Bennett and John Hayden McGill....

  • Obituary: Dannie Boliver

    Updated Nov 28, 2023

    Midland - Dannie Boliver, a beloved member of our community, passed away on November 2nd, 2023, leaving a legacy of steadfast strength and unforgettable memories. Dannie's life was a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and the lasting impact one person can have on those around them. A memorial gathering to celebrate Dannie's life will be held on November 6th at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Dannie was born on August 27, 1946, to Robert and...

  • Obituary: Ronald (Ron) Allen

    Updated Nov 28, 2023

    Clovis - Ron Allen was born on November 27th, 1949 and died on November 6th, 2023 in Amarillo, TX . In between that time, he had a life full of experiences around the world. Born to Delbert Allen and Kewpie Dee Craig, he spent the majority of his childhood with his grand-parents, Duey and Agnes Allen. After they passed away, he went on to live at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, TX until his graduation in summer of 1968. After some listless years (and by his own words) of "honky...

  • State prep football results

    Updated Nov 26, 2023

    (Seeds in parentheses) Class 6A Nov. 18 Semifinals (1) Rio Rancho Cleveland 38, (5) Rio Rancho 7 (3) La Cueva 63, (2) Las Cruces High 33 Nov. 25 Championship La Cueva 35, Rio Rancho Cleveland 14 Class 5A Nov. 17-18 Semifinals (1) Roswell High 45, (5) Deming 0 (2) Artesia 50, (3) Piedra Vista 0 Nov. 25 Championship Artesia 35, Roswell High 21 Class 4A Nov. 17-18 Semifinals (4) Portales 28, (1) Bloomfield 21 (2) Lovington 45, (3) Silver 26 Nov. 25 Championship Lovington 57, Portales 21 Class 3A Nov. 17-18 Semifinals (1) St....

  • Events calendar - Nov. 26

    Updated Nov 25, 2023

    Monday *Ribbon cutting and open house celebrating the 40th anniversary of Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico – 11 a.m., Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6130 *International Games Month: Yahtzee – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Tuesday *Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Math link cubes — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kinde...

  • Jail log - Nov. 26

    Updated Nov 25, 2023

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Wednesday): Clovis • Dameko Salguero, 25, probation violation, failure to appear on a felony charge - conspiracy • Christopher Silva, 30, failure to comply with specific requirements • Humberto Concha, 35, failure to appear on a felony charge Portales • Eric Lopez, 25, hold for other agency • Aliyah Monroe, 29, hold for other agency • Shanna Owensby, 35, hold for other agency Released The following were released from local jails (Tuesday - Wednesday): Clovis* • A...

  • Ask the News - Nov. 26

    the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 25, 2023

    What sort of “Christmasy” events are scheduled for the area in the days before Christmas? Clovis’ Christmas Light Parade is set for 6 p.m. Saturday. “This year’s theme is ‘A Very Mickey Christmas,’” Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce’s Nick Mondragon said. The event will start on Main Street just above 21st Street and will proceed south to just beyond Grand Avenue. Karl Terry, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce executive director, said Portales’ Christmas Light Parade is set for 6:30 p.m. Friday. The parade will be...

  • Pages past, Nov. 26: Flying saucer 'full, bright orange'

    David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 25, 2023

    On this date … 1952: Two airmen from Clovis Air Force Base reported seeing a “flying saucer” west of the city limits. They described it as a “full, bright orange, twice as big as a full moon.” The airmen were on their way home about 1:30 a.m. when they spotted the object that varied in shape from a “frying pan to that of a big cigar,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1962: A number of local dignitaries were part of a capacity crowd at the dedication of the new chapel at Cannon Air Force Base. Portales Mayor Heck Harris a...

  • School menus - Nov. 26

    Updated Nov 25, 2023

    Clovis Monday: Breakfast: Frudel. Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, gravy, Seasoned Corn, Fresh Orange, & Whole Wheat Roll or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Stuffwich & Fries or Chef Salad. Tuesday: Breakfast: Mini Cinnamon Waffles. Lunch: Spaghetti & meatballs, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Chilled Pears, Cheesy Bread Sticks or (grades 6-12) pizza or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Chef Salad. Wednesday: Breakfast: Colby Omelet & Tortilla. Lunch: Stuffed Baked Potato, Mini Carrots w/Dressing, Chilled Mixed Fruit, & Whole Wheat Roll or...

  • Senior calendar - Nov. 26

    Updated Nov 25, 2023

    Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Green Chile Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Carrot Raisin Salad,& Pears. Tuesday: Pork Posole, Zucchini & Dice Tomatoes, Cornbread, & Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. Wednesday: Beef Enchiladas, Pinto Beans, Chips & Salsa, & Vanilla Pudding. Thursday: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Winter Blend Veggies, roll w/Butter, & Applesauce. Baxter-Curren Activity Center 908 Hickory, Clovis 575-762-3631 Monday: 8:30am exercise, 10am Line Dance, 10am jewelry Pals, 1pm...

  • On the shelves - Nov. 26

    Updated Nov 25, 2023

    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. “These is my Words” by Nancy E. Turner. This book was given in memorial of Laurie Cooper Wright. A moving, exciting, and heartfelt American saga inspired by the author’s own family memoirs, these words belong to Sarah Prine, a woman of spirit and f...