Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — A special food distribution will be held 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday at Portales’ Central Christian Church, located at 1528 S. Main St. The distribution is open to qualified individuals in the Portales area who are not being served through another mobile food distribution site. All new clients will be asked to fill out an income eligibility form to program requirements. Distribution schedule will be 9 a.m. for last names A-G, 9:30 a.m. for H-N, 10 a.m. for O-Z and 10:30 a.m. for new applicants. The United Way of Eas...
PORTALES — The Portales Rams saved their best for last. The host Rams wrestled control from the top-seeded and previously undefeated Robertson Cardinals, and posted 29 unanswered points to secure a 43-14 win and the Class 4A state championship Saturday at Greyhound Stadium. Junior Ramirez rushed for four touchdowns as the second-seeded Rams (12-1) won their fifth title in school history and first since winning the 3A crown in 2008. The win exorcised a few demons for the R...
I believe in the goodness of people. Even now when the world seems flipped on its axis, the goodness of people shines through the darkness. The view from the cheap seats is pretty good. Case in point: A young woman who lost both of her parents in a relatively short amount of time decided to celebrate the blessings in her life by helping others. She sent out an SOS asking for people that she could help at Thanksgiving. The response was a tad bit overwhelming; yet with help...
Penning this while perusing the “Dallas Morning News” in Dallas, eastern New Mexico feels far away and peaceful. Of course, violence is probably similar percentage wise, but urban areas seem filled with brutal endings. A Fort Worth motorcyclist died after crashing into a rock-filled truck. A 46-year-old man was slain in a North Dallas hotel. Two female suspects are being sought. A 20-year-old woman died after a man stole a backhoe, drove it the wrong way on a Dallas fre...
I’m an unabashed supporter of Gatorade, even though I rarely have any reason to drink it. It brings back memories for me of hours playing basketball, and popping over to one of our town’s two gas stations for a little bit of hydration and a little bit of flavor. I loved Citrus Cooler, but I usually had to settle for Lemon-Lime. I still remember the failed Iced Tea flavor. No matter the flavor, the best part stayed with you even after you’d drank the last drop. The bottle was, and is, a work of art, even more so than the b...
PORTALES — Oops. Somebody accidentally pushed a button Wednesday morning and cops swarmed around the Student Academic Services building on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University. At the same time, students, faculty and staff were instructed to "Shelter in place," and "Mute cell devices." Those off campus mostly just prayed or worried about the supposed "Active shooter on campus" endangering their friends and loved ones. Now we know it was all a mistake. There was no active shooter or any kind of emergency at the P...
CLOVIS — Maybe the worst part is the chatter, the "jokes," the curt words overheard that were probably not intended to hurt anybody ... but they cut deep. "My oldest son is 13," Leanna Montano said. "His friends say things like, 'That girl who haunts the park is going to get you,' not knowing that is my son's aunt. "You constantly hear people talking about it. Things like that just make you ... I don't know ... sad." It's been more than two years since Ariel Ulibarri, M...
I've been a little bit of a roller coaster lately. I would perk up for brief periods of time, then the exhaustion and the feeling of "I don't want to be here" would set in again. I spent Monday-Wednesday of last week and the entire week before in a funk. I didn't want to be at work; I didn't want to socialize. I didn't want to do much of anything. I immediately perked up on Thanksgiving Day when I woke up and knew my parents and other family would be getting into town in a few short hours. I had a wonderful weekend filled...
Information on remodeling bathrooms, bible journaling, and making a bold lacy chocolate cake will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Did you know that bathrooms are the second most commonly remodeled rooms in the house? Andy Wells, vice president of product design for MasterBrand Cabinets, will share some tips for homeowners who are considering a bath remodel. Wells is from Jasper, Indiana....
Thanksgiving has come and gone. Now we can focus our full attention on the latter part of the holiday season. With only 21 days left, Christmas is fast approaching. If you still haven't decorated, incorporate your own sense of style to help decorate for the holidays. Are you tired of your traditional Christmas tree? For the fashion forward girl, ready to make a statement while hosting her holiday party, is the Christmas tree dress form mannequin. Someone you know may have an...
TOURNAMENTS Girls McDonald’s Shootout At Clovis Friday Roswell High JV 47, St. Michael’s JV 25 Clovis JV 54, Clayton 30 Roswell High 45, St. Michael’s 29 Clovis 74, Clayton 20 Saturday Clayton JV 38, St. Michael’s JV 36 Clovis JV 47, Roswell High JV 39 Roswell High 62, Clayton 14 Clovis 44, St. Michael’s 28 American Heritage Classic At Melrose Boys Thursday Quarterfinals Fort Sumner 75, Cloudcroft 22 Dexter 65, Vaughn 42 Escalante 66, Floyd 50 Melrose 56, Mountainair 42 Friday Consolation semifinals Vaughn over Cloudcrof...
PORTALES — A Portales attorney filed a petition Friday in the Roosevelt County Court Clerk’s office to remove Roosevelt County Sheriff Malin Parker from office via jury trial. The petition from Eric Dixon states five arrest affidavits were signed by Parker that included the following statement: “This informant has in the past proved to give reliable credible information that lead to the recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen property and gave information that lead to two felony arrests.” Parker declined to comment. The af...
I think we may be in need of the services of a doggie psychiatrist. Having lived through the 13-year life of a truly whacked out Dalmatian, I never thought I would feel that way again but our four-legged family members have pushed us to the limit lately. Things have only gotten worse since my last column about our pets. One morning about 1 a.m. the creature that sleeps on my couch at night began to bark incessantly so I got up to check it out. He hadn’t gone outside so I c...
Jacqueline Ambrus grew up with her father in the suburbs of Illinois. Her mother passed away when she was young. She is the second-eldest of four. She attended Christian school up until the eighth grade before entering a public school. She is the military spouse of John Ambrus and the couple have three children. The family moved to Clovis five years ago. Ambrus is a registered nurse at Plains Regional Medical Center. Upon moving to New Mexico, she fell in love with farm life....
CLOVIS — The Clovis MainStreet Christmas Lights Parade brought with it a festive Christmas spirit, fancy floats and cold but not unpleasant weather, according to attendees. Clovis High School senior Gavin Petner said he was surprised with the turnout of the parade. "As a kid I've always come," said Petner. "I like seeing that everybody is coming to support everything." Petner said a standout in the parade was seeing the high school band perform. Grady resident Martin M...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man died Saturday morning of injuries received in a single-car accident. According to a release from the Clovis Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:30 a.m. to the 3100 block of Wallace Street. Officers found Ramon Rivera, 24, with injuries sustained from a crash with a parked pickup. Rivera was transported to Plains Regional Medical Center, and later to Lubbock. The house supervisor at University Medical Center confirmed Rivera’s death at 9:43 a.m. (CST). Rivera, who was traveling south on...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 6:16 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 1400 block of Fairway Terrace • 7:45 a.m.: Following too close (muni), 2100 block of North Norris Street • 7:51 a.m.: Leaving scene of crash with property damage, 1400 block of North Edwards Street • 11:01 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 1900 block of Avondale Boulevard • 12:02 p.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 800 block of Mitchell Street ...
Today's family in need: A grandmother came to the Salvation Army to volunteer. Around three months ago she was given custody of her two grandchildren, ages 7 and 9. "We recently came in contact with a grandmother who has been living on SSI (supplemental security income) disability," said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. "She would rather give than receive and she is not asking for help. We are asking on her behalf." She tried to find part time work but is...
On this date ... 1966: Clovis High School was preparing for its season opener in the 1966-67 basketball season. The team featured "little in the way of height," but "a great deal in the way of speed," the Clovis News-Journal reported. Top players were 6-4 Dan Shelley, a returning starter who was the team's second-leading scorer a year ago, and Roy Davis, a "sparkplug" playmaker, according to the newspaper. Wayne Pollard was described as a "dribbling wizard." 1961: Cannon Air F...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Thursday • 3:38 p.m.: Motor vehicle accident without injuries, 1800 block West University Drive • 3:59 p.m.: Reckless driver, location unknown • 4:02 p.m.: Burglary report, 1800 block West 18th Street • 4:52 p.m.: Reckless driver, 100 block South Avenue F • 5:41 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 200 block East Rose Lane • 6:22 p.m.: Domestic in progress, 900 block Redwine Ball • 8:34 p.m.: Shoplifting report, 1000 block West Second Street • 10:12 p.m.: Hos...
Monday • Stitch Addicts meet — 1:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: Flower granny squares. Information: 575-763-9683 • Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) luncheon — Noon at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 575-935-7000 • Flying J Wranglers White Mountain Christmas concert — 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, Clovis. Seating limited. Admission: Free. Information: 575-762-4727 Tuesday • Afterschool at the Library — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for grades K-6. Activity: Homemade ornaments. Information: 575-...
Tuesday • Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis airport. Information: 575-769-7890 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse, Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Memorial Building, Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 Wednesday • Clovis Chamber Ambassadors — 11: 30 a.m. at the chamber. Information: 575-763-3435 • Civic Center Policy Committee — 2 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursd...
The following books are available for checkout at: Clovis-Carver Public Library Leaving Lucy Pear by Anna Solomon follows Beatrice Haven, an unwed Jewish girl who leaves her baby at the foot of a pear tree, and watches as headstrong Emma Murphy claims the infant as her own. Years later Prohibition is in full swing, post-WWI America is in the grips of rampant xenophobia, and Bea's hopes for her future remain unfulfilled. Returning home, she meets Emma and her daughter, now a bright, bold, cross-dressing girl named Lucy Pear....
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Sausage biscuit. Lunch — Oven roasted drumsticks, scalloped potatoes, green beans, chilled pears, whole wheat roll Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Mini tacos w/salsa, Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, lettuce, tomato Wednesday: Breakfast — Bean burrito. Lunch — Hamburger w/bun, baked fries, garden salad w/ranch, chilled peaches Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Red chile cheese and meat enchiladas, Spanish rice, seasoned pinto beans, garden salad w/...
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 Wednesday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise equipment, 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, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. exercise...
