Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — The Portales High football team is headed to the New Mexico class 4A state championship after handing battered and bruised St. Michael's a 38-0 shutout loss on Saturday at Greyhound Stadium. Much like their quarterfinal victory over Silver the previous weekend, the second-seeded Rams (11-1) controlled every aspect of the game. Portales even had luck on its side, turning the ball over twice with both times amounting to nothing for the Horsemen. Darion Ontiveros l...
PORTALES — This is a thanksgiving story. It started with confusion. Then came surprise. And then it was horrible, before it got worse. But a week later, Derek Quigley and Adam Peacock are focused on being thankful — for friends, family and the comfort of strangers. "It's been absolutely overwhelming," Quigley said about Portales' response following the fire that destroyed their home on Nov. 19. "People have given us money, they have offered to donate household items ... people... Full story
Rhonda Bargman grew up in Seminole,Texas. She is an active community leader and volunteer. She is the chairman for the Clovis Committee of 50 military affairs committee for 2016-2017. She has served as the chair of Cannon Appreciation Day for several years. Bargman served eight years on the Clovis Curry County Chamber of Commerce and was Board Directors in 2006. She has served on the steering committee for United Way's "Women's Initiative Network" for 5 years and was...
RIO RANCHO — For a team coming off a pair of long seasons, facing the defending Class 6A champions was a tough way to start. Clovis High’s boys measured up fairly well, though. They led Rio Rancho through most of the first quarter before the Rams took over and rolled to a 100-74 win on Saturday night. No individual stats were immediately available from the game. “It was encouraging for us to be able to score,” CHS coach Scott Robinson, whose team averaged around 45 ppg en route to a 3-23 mark last season. “Obviou...
Broadview's Stephanie Bailey was selected to be a flag carrier for the National Finals Rodeo, scheduled Thursday through Dec. 10 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bailey said she has always had a love for horses growing up with a family that farmed and ranched, but her interest in rodeo sparked when she was 12, noting the fun atmosphere of rodeos. She graduated in 2010 from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, and was a Miss Rodeo New Mexico candidate in 2011. Bailey was...
Whether it was a nice lunch at the Do Drop Inn or a new pair of boots at Bar G Western Wear, the Portales square was buzzing with activity during Small Business Saturday. While Black Friday may bring mega sales and mega crowds, Small Business Saturday is about supporting hometown retailers. "Our sales carried over from Black Friday to (Saturday)," said Fern Goodson, who owns Bar G Western Wear in Portales with her husband Buz Goodson. "Several people have come in today and kne...
The Ninth Judicial District Attorney's Office is getting a new companion. A male golden retriever named Kasey was adopted by the office from the Kasey Says program in northern New Mexico. "In three weeks we will be getting that dog as a puppy," said District Attorney Andrea Reeb. "It's neat. We're really excited. It's the cutest puppy ever." Kasey will be a therapy, facility and courthouse dog once he enters the jurisdiction, said Senior Victim Advocate Miranda Gonzales....
ROSWELL — The Melrose Buffaloes believed in each other, no matter what they lost. Believed when they lost a loaded 2016 senior class. Believed when they lost their star quarterback. Believed when they lost their No. 1 fan. Believed when they lost their season opener to Gateway Christian, believed after losing the ball two plays into the state title rematch and believed with a 7-0 deficit three minutes in. Belief became proof after that, with junior Sterling Sena answering w...
CANYON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men escaped West Texas A&M’s weekend Thanksgiving Classic with a pair of last-second wins and a three-game winning streak. The Greyhounds survived a wild finish against Nebraska-based Wayne State on Saturday, including a game-tying, half-court shot by Wildcats sophomore guard Vance Janssen at the end of the first overtime, to notch an 89-86 win in double OT. ENMU (4-3), shooting just 55 percent from the free throw line entering the game, won it in part by sinking 33-of-46 foul...
Just 80 feet from the road to Sandia Crest. In view of a picnic table and a popular hiking trail. And in the path of a family pet named Cub. Last weekend, Cub stepped into a metal leg-hold trap. Luckily, Cub’s owner and a friend were hiking with the dog and were able to pry open the jaws of the trap before they caused any serious damage to the animal’s leg. Critics are already blaming Cub’s owner, saying John Ussery should have followed the law and had his dog on a leash. Absolutely. But that misses the point that Usser...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Orange chicken, steamed rice, garden salad, mini carrots w/ranch Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza on French bread, fresh mixed veggies w/ranch, chilled pineapple Wednesday: Breakfast — Donut. Lunch — Chicken sandwich w/cheese, baked fries, veggie cup w/ranch, Jell-O Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Corn dog, baked beans, zucchini coins w/ranch, chilled pears, oatmeal cookie Friday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Chi...
Events calendar Monday • Produce for the People — 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at Curry County Events Center, Clovis. A Food Bank event. Information: 575-763-6130 • Stitch Addicts quilting lesson — 1:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Library. Registration required. Information: 575-763-9687 Tuesday • Books & Babies — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 0-3. Book: Kitty Cat Kisses. Information: 575-356-3940 • Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Activity: Play your way. Information: 575-356-3940 ...
On this date ... 1966: More than 150 farmers had gathered around the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Office in Portales, anticipating signup for a “crop-adjustment” program. Portales police said they expected “little or no trouble,” but confirmed there had been a “slight flare-up” between those camped on the grounds and “late-comers” who said they had been unable to leave the work at their farms to participate in the signup. The campers arrived amid rumors there would be more applications than funds avai...
The following books are available for checkout at: Clovis-Carver Library Harmony by Carolyn Parkhurst plunges into the story of how one daughter's mix of off-the-charts genius and social incompetence trigger a seemingly normal suburban family's desperation, compelling them to leave everything behind and move to a “family camp”. What they discover in the woods pushes them to the very limit, altering them forever. Sorrow Road by Julia Keller clashes past and present, good and evil, and revenge and forgiveness, creating a poi...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, 1 p.m. line dance, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8-ball pool, 1 p.m. pinochle, 5 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise equipment, noon pinochle, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8-ball pool, 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sew days, 1 p.m. crafts, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8-ball pool Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 8:45 a.m. board meeting, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. railroad...
VERNON, Texas — For about 2 1/2 quarters on Friday night, underdog Muleshoe hung with a team that had won 28 games in a row and outscored its first 12 opponents 628-101. Then Brock’s Gray brothers took over. Tyler and Matthew Gray each rushed for two touchdowns and combined for nearly 300 yards on the ground as the defending Class 3A Division I state champion and top-ranked Eagles pulled away to a 48-19 victory over the Mules in a regional round game, improving to 13-0 this season. The Grays each scored once in the first hal...
Information on iridescence paints, attunement in regards to therapy, and sewing projects for kids will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Lisa Rojas is going to demonstrate how to work with earth-safe finishes and water-based paints when stamping and creating projects. Her demonstration will focus on iridescence paints. Her company is Stampin' Queen Creations and she's from Victorville,...
Your 1990s large sweatshirts and pullover hoodie are no longer products of fashions past. They've made their way back this year and look to be a trend that will continue in the New Year. Your old sweatshirt is the new oversized sweater in 2017 and is probably the most popular oversized item moving forward this year. Until recently, the humble hoodie or sweatshirt are pieces that are underrated and not usually worn in a stylish way. This sweater made a big entrance for spring...
My random thoughts before, during and after Black Friday shopping: • The alarm goes off. It's 8:05 a.m. Now's as good a time as any to shop, but it's not a good time to shower. These lounge pants and this T-shirt are the perfect outfit. If I need to try on clothes, there's little effort to get out of my current clothing. And when it's Black Friday shopping, nobody judges you for appearance. Hey, D'Nieka Hartsfield, here's an idea for your next column: "The Friday when fashion doesn't matter." • I think next year I'm goi...
My book-of-the-month summary for November is "Great One Liners," edited by Marcia Kamien (Platinum Press, 2010). After this election, I figured humor would be welcomed. Excerpts: • Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and have their shoes. • Police were called to a day-care center because a 3-year-old was resisting a rest. • Discretion is raising your eyebrow instead of your voice. • My grandpa started...
Today’s family in need: This family comes to the Salvation Army often for help. The father is disabled and Mom works part time as well as raising four children. “Of the four children the twins around 1 year old have special needs, the other two girls are ages 5 and 6; the family is in need of help, especially around Christmas,” said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. About the Empty Stocking Fund: The fund is a joint venture of the Salvation Army and The Eastern New Mexico News. The fund helps low-income famil...
