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PORTALES — It may seem strange, the confines of Greyhound Arena, at least in a game situation. This week, for the first time this season, Eastern New Mexico’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will be doing something other than practicing in their home arena, they’ll be playing games in it. After long waits, the women’s team plays its home opener against Northern New Mexico on Thursday (11 a.m.), the men’s team against Wayland Baptist on Saturday (7 p.m.). “It’s nice,” ENMU women’s coach Josh Prock said. “I don’t have to get...
Little says Christmas more than an after-dark parade with floats full of festive lights and adorned with holiday decorations, topped off with a tree lighting along the way and a visit from the big man Santa Claus himself. Both Clovis and Portales will be hosting Christmas parades this weekend. Portales parade is Friday Portales' parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, starting at the Portales Rec Center and looping around the courthouse before disbanding at C&S....
I have about a million wishes for this holiday season. Big ones and small ones. As I watch Christmas movies filled with sugar plum fairies and dancing snowflakes, I wish I didn’t fail out of ballet class. My high level of grace and coordination “stunned” the teachers, and they suggested to my parents that perhaps I find another activity. (I did; hockey. I was the goalie.) I wish I had the power to fix broken hearts and broken dreams. The holidays can be even more diffi...
For just a moment, ponder this year’s calendar. You’ve already noticed, I’m sure, that it is playing tricks on us this time around. Thanksgiving and the turkey, dragging their heels, showed up way late, which means that Advent (and thus Christmas) are upon us way early. I’ve often complained that the most difficult Sunday of the year to plan and “to preach on” is the usual “dead” Sunday, falling between Thanksgiving and the first Sunday of Advent. You see, your official T...
My husband Peter and I are returning from Spain by boat. The whole idea started when Peter read a book about the sinking of the Lusitania. “That sounds like fun,” Peter told me, as he read. “Death at sea?” I asked. “No, the part before that,” Peter clarified. Peter thought the idea of a cross-Atlantic ship sounded fun and romantic. He began investigating transatlantic trips and once Peter starts investigating a thing, it’s as good as done. Peter discovered that a number of cruise lines reposition their boats from the Medi...
I collect historical tidbits that interest me from area newspapers. Here are a few from Decembers past: • Dec. 1, 1971: Tucumcari District Attorney Vic Breen was shot to death outside his home by a mental patient Breen helped commit to the state hospital. • Dec. 1, 1915: The Clovis Woman’s Club appointed a sanitation committee to ensure the city’s livery stable was cleaned out twice a week. Club minutes also tell us, “Mrs. Anna Janes reported that the box supper will be December 8, proceeds of which will be used for the l...
I love cats and dogs. I know there are people who prefer one animal over another. No one knows for sure why that’s the case. I am more of a cat person and I don’t know why. I have two dogs and yet I prefer cats a little more. This doesn’t make me think less of my dogs. I love my dogs. I have a friend who loves her cat, but she hates how it sheds all over the house. Dog people have the same issue with shedding. People with cats do not have to walk them. But you do have to walk your dog, or at least you have to let dogs outsi...
When Thanksgiving happens on its latest possible date — as it did this year — it feels as if we are plunged headfirst into the deep end of the Christmas pool almost before the turkey has been digested. Grab a life preserver. The coming days are filled with events to get us all in the holiday spirit, whether we are ready or not. Because of a love for all things quirky, let me begin with the Bazaar Market that is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in the lecture hal...
Today • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime “Armadillo Shuffle” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • Read with Gunther the therapy dog — 11 a.m.-noon, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Space is limited; sign up available at the front desk. Information: 575-769-7840 • Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis...
SANTA FE — A complex proposal to overhaul New Mexico’s chronically underfunded pension system for public employees won endorsement Tuesday from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and a host of Democratic legislative leaders. The proposal — set for a legislative hearing today — builds on the work of a task force established by the governor earlier this year, but with some changes. The legislation would establish a “profit sharing” model for the annual cost-of-living adjustments that most retirees now receive. Rather than an automati...
Vicki Guiffre is a fifth-grade teacher at Parkview Elementary, who recently shared an interesting story. A year ago, she bought a Great Pyrenees puppy for the family. Knowing she would need some help training, she looked into available local dog training services. She found one and began training, soon visiting nursing homes as her involvement with therapy dogs increased. Guiffre noted how the process really drew out her shy daughter, transforming and empowering her, thanks...
In my formative years, I worked for the Appalachia Service Project, a home repair ministry affiliated with the United Methodist Church. We went into the poorest areas of Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee and used donated money, supplies and volunteers to make homes warmer, safer and drier for their residents. We were directed by the project’s founder, Glenn “Tex” Evans, to “accept people right where they are, and just the way they are.” With that non-judging attitude, we ventured into some challenging and desperate circumsta...
It’s the holiday season. This is the time of year when people can celebrate — or not — however they like. It’s also when those who feel they are better than you and assume the moral authority to dictate how you should be allowed to live decry what they see as the rampant consumerism. I’m glad I live in a time and place where “consumerism” is possible, whether I participate or not. Most of human history has been a struggle to barely survive, with a low chance of surviving lon...
Program to host fundraiser The Portales Municipal Schools Gifted and Talented Program will host a pancake fundraiser Saturday morning at the Memorial Building. The event, scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., is $10 a plate and raises money for the program’s trip to the Destination Imagination finals in May. Six Portales teams are heading to the state championship in March with hopes to qualify for the finals. For additional donations, the event will have a hot cocoa bar and sell various gift items. Payment is accepted e...
Bernalillo County Sheriff Manuel Gonzales is either determined to cover up the actions of his department in the tragic shooting death of Elisha Lucero as long as he possibly can — or maybe he’s just a really slow learner. Lucero, a 28-year-old woman suffering from mental illness, was shot multiple times by BCSO deputies who responded to the family residence after family members called for help after she allegedly hit someone. Lucero, who stood 4 foot 11 inches, was armed with a kitchen knife and ran toward three dep...
FORT SUMNER — The film “In Their Own Words, Billy the Kid & the Lincoln County War” is scheduled for a special screening on Saturday in Fort Sumner. Tickets are free, but must be obtained in advance through the film producer’s website at: www.mankindpro.com The showing is slated for 4 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Sumner Community House, 137 E. Baker Road. “This completely unscripted film brings Billy and 16 of his friends and enemies back from the grave for one final interview, and to tell their side of the story,” said filmma...
CLOVIS — If you’re considering a run for the March municipal elections, today is the deadline to have your voter registration information current with the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office. Anybody wishing to run in the March 3 election must be a registered voter in the community, district or ward they wish to represent. Confirmation of or updates to registration details can be done either at the local county clerk’s office or online at: nmvote.org The filing date for municipal elections is Jan. 7. The city of Clovis...
PORTALES — The Roosevelt County Commission meeting was sparse Tuesday morning with only three commissioners attending. During the meeting, the commission discussed capital requests for its fiscal year 2020 budget and went over its previously approved its 2020 Capital Outlay Priority list during the meeting. With the year coming to an end, County Manager Amber Hamilton presented the commission with options to relocate county gross receipt funds to previously held projects. The commission discussed purchasing a new f...
A planned coyote-killing contest last week captured the attention of New Mexico’s attorney general, but officials said the event took place in Texas, not Curry County as had been reported. AG Hector Balderas said in a news release issued Friday that his office had been notified a “‘Dogzilla Best of the Best’ coyote-killing contest” had been scheduled Saturday near Grady. “Any event such as this violates the law and will be investigated and appropriate action will be taken,” Balderas said in the release. District Attorney Andr...
CLOVIS — The former director of Clovis’ senior meals program pleaded Tuesday morning to embezzling from the organization last year. Cherisse Perez, 35, faces up to seven years in prison for the charge — three years for the initial charge and a possible sentence enhancement of one or four years, depending on the court’s view of prior violations on her record. Sentencing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23. Perez and family members made their case to Judge Matthew Chandler for a lenient sentence, as they will not be present...
Today • Clovis Community College Board of Trustees — 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4001 Thursday • Curry County DWI Task Force — 4-5 p.m., Curry County Administration, 417 Gidding St., Suite 100, Clovis. Regular quarterly meeting; open to the public. Information: 575-763-6016 • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Monday • High Plains Historical Foundation — 5:30 p.m., Genealogy Room,...
On this date ... 1969: Eastern New Mexico University football coach Howard White had resigned, saying he was displeased with the school’s financial commitment to the program. White, whose teams were 10-18-1 in his three seasons, said the programs needed more money to operate if they were expected to be successful. He also complained about fan support, claiming the Greyhounds’ home games should have been drawing 65,000 each game. White came to ENMU in 1967 from a junior college in California. Pages Past is compiled by Dav...
PORTALES — Local girls have been hard at work over the last month, raising money to support local holiday festivities and getting ready for the 2019 Little Miss Merry Christmas Pageant. The pageant will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Yam Theatre and will feature the coronation ceremony for Little Miss Merry Christmas 2019. There are 12 girls participating this year, more than double last year, but only one will be crowned Little Miss Merry Christmas. The event is open to the public and refreshments will be served after the c...
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission will decide on a potential tax hike locally Thursday, while asking the state to consider lowering another tax in a few months. The commission will consider final approval of Ordinance 2127-2019 to amend a .25% gross receipts tax dedication from police and fire services to one of three possibilities: • Financing $15 million for construction that represents the city’s share of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System’s interim groundwater project • Payment of bonds toward $15 million f...
CLOVIS - If a unanimous vote could be done begrudgingly, it certainly was Tuesday morning at a brief Curry County Commission meeting. By a 4-0 vote, with reservations noted, the commission approved a deal to retain Spectra for management of the Curry County Events Center and Fairgrounds. Commission Chair Chet Spear told Keller Taylor, a district general manager for Spectra, that he was "on the fence" about retaining the management services. He complimented Spectra on its past...
