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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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FARWELL — After a couple of blowout victories in the Farwell Tournament, Texico’s boys basketball team was able to play a steady game against a tough Fort Sumner team and held on to win a much more competitive game, 53-47, to win the Farwell Tournament on Saturday night. It was, in fact, Texico’s most competitive game, its biggest challenge since Tuesday night’s home win over Gateway Christian. The Wolverines improved to 7-0 and dealt Fort Sumner its first loss (5-1) by gaining some double-digit separation in the fourth...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University Athletic Director Dr. Greg Waggoner announced this week the list of 2017-18 Academic Athletes of the Year for the fall season. Each fall sport (cross country, soccer, football and volleyball) was represented. The six selected athletes each contributed to their respective programs, both in competition and in the classroom. “These student-athlete represent the very core of the values of Greyhound Athletics,” said Waggoner. “They are outstanding athletes, people and students. We are for...
STEPHENSVILLE, Texas — Score one for the Eastern New Mexico women’s basketball team. A big one. The Greyhounds’ first Lone Star Conference win of the season, in fact. With a stellar defensive effort down the stretch, the Hounds prevailed 78-73 in overtime against Tarleton State on the road Saturday. The win boosts ENMU to 1-3 in LSC play, 4-5 overall. Tarleton State dropped to the same records. Eastern kept Tarleton State without a field goal for the final 3:54 and outscored the TexAnns 14-8 in the overtime period. It allowed...
ELIDA - Unlike other basketball players, Elida junior forward Teigan Delk grabs rebounds with one hand, instead of two, and for good reason - he can't. Delk was born with half of his right arm missing, including the forearm and hand. Despite this, Delk has played basketball all of his life, and better yet, always has a smile on his face. For Delk, being born with two hands is no big deal in terms of playing the game, and in fact, he even believes he may be better for it. "All...
PORTALES - The Rams used 12 3-pointers and a 17-2 second quarter run to breeze past Santa Rosa, 85-48, in Saturday's boys basketball showdown. Portales made 50% of its 3-point opportunities, while limiting the Lions' impact down low. "What we're doing in practice is really carrying over to our games now. I think the kids are seeing that and they're realizing how important practice is," Rams head coach Rickie McBroom said. "I'll be honest, we shoot tons of shots in practice -...
SANTA FE — The Portales girls won Saturday’s Capital City Tournament basketball championship game over Santa Fe Indian School, 47-40. The Rams scored 18 first quarter points and held the Braves to just 10 total field goals on the day. “We jumped out to a really big lead,” Rams coach Wade Fraze said. “But it was a challenge, because every (Braves player) can shoot, handle the ball and pass — they’re a dangerous team. They played a really tough zone and got their hands on a lot of things. We just kind of had to grind it out...
MELROSE - For more than 55 years, Grady Bright was the man to ask about the weather in Melrose. Bright, who died last Sunday, shouldered many responsibilities in his 87 years - a devoted family and church leader, a grain elevator manager for decades, and in numerous ways a servant to his community of Melrose. But perhaps no single role was as unique as his position as a National Weather Service observer from 1957 to 2013, in the same village in which he raised his family,...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Bagel w/cream cheese. Lunch — Italian spaghetti, garden salad, mini carrots w/ranch, seasonal fresh fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — Turkey and cheese on Goldfish bread, veggie dippers w/ranch, fresh apple, cookie. Wednesday: Breakfast — Mini waffle. Lunch — Mac and cheese, seasoned green beans, seasonal fresh fruit, whole wheat roll. Thursday: Breakfast — Yogurt, graham cracker. Lunch — Ham steak, mashed potatoes, seasoned green beans, holiday cake, whole wheat roll. Fr...
Curry County Retired Educators Introduced and welcomed by President Eileen Massey, the Clovis High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Mr. Sean Galloway, entertained our attending CCAER members with a delightful selection of music for the season. We invite all retired Curry County teachers to join us at the group’s next meeting Jan. 2 at K-Bob's at 11 a.m. for lunch, 11:30 a.m. for the program. Area Legislators will discuss legislation to be addressed during the upcoming 30-day session and topics of concern to w...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Sunday: 2 p.m. gospel singing Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, noon pinochle, 1 p.m. line dance, 5 p.m. business meeting, Christmas party Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, noon pinochle 101, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 1 p.m. crafters, 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sewing, 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 8:45 a.m. pinochle 101, 1 p.m. bingo, 6...
Information on new gluten-free box meals and using three different presser feet on the sewing machine will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) K C Cornwell will discuss some of the newest gluten-free box meals on the market, and she’ll explain why they have become so popular. Besides food items, there are also jewelry, clothing and fragrance subscription boxes available, and she’ll tell wh...
It's holiday party time and time to get your outfits in order. As an advocate of playing dress up as often as possible, it's never too late to come up with a fantastic look that's festive and speaks to your personality at your holiday party. You never want to look the same as the year before. Instead, you want to be the person that everyone looks forward to seeing. You want to keep people guessing what look you will come up with every time they expect to see you. When putting...
I’ve got to admit I’ve never been too regular about getting my flu shot every year. I’m not too sure why I picked a year to get it when some say the vaccine is only 10 percent effective. I’m not sure if I have the real flu or not. I’ve always been suspicious of folks who come down with the flu midweek and are just fine by the weekend. That’s not to say that I don’t believe they are sick, I just think a lot of illnesses get tabbed as flu when they probably are just a cold....
Justin Stagner was born and raised in the Clovis/Portales area. He left after graduating from Portales High School to join the Navy. Following his naval service, he returned to the Clovis area to work for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railway. In 2001, he started a new career in auto sales and is the used car manager for the local Bender dealership. He is married to Sarah Stagner of Clovis. Both are involved in community events. The two are recognized for and are...
I’ve been living a secret identity. It’s unfortunately boring and annoying. I neither fight crimes in secret nor execute crimes in secret. I’m a hockey dad. It started a few weeks ago when I got an email from some graphic designer named Bob in Massachusetts. They were jersey number and letters and helmet decals. “What do you think of these?” I wrote an encouraging reply. “Hey Bob, these are great in my mind. But I have to believe you’re trying to reach another Kevin Wilson. I live in New Mexico, I have never set foot in M...
Rarely do I post political opinions on my Facebook page. Once in a blue moon I offer my two-cents of data-driven defense for a poor soul being egregiously attacked by sans-facts gang-pouncers on someone else’s page. Generally, my political postings are restricted to the “Democratic Oasis” Facebook page I established in 2015. Those discussions tend to be fairly robust critiques of decisions hurting the powerless rather than unabashed personal bashing of those hurting them....
Once again, a lawmaker is eyeing one of the state’s permanent funds to boost spending on education, apparently either forgetting or ignoring the reason these funds have “permanent” in their names. This time, Sen. John Sapien, D-Corrales, is going after the nearly $5 billion Severance Tax Permanent Fund, which receives revenue from oil and gas production. Sapien wants to increase the annual amount taken out of the fund from the current 4.7 percent to 5.5 percent, and use the resulting $35 million to expand early child...
Today • Noises Off — 2 p.m. play at Clovis Community College. Admission: $10 general, $7 seniors/students/military with ID. Information: 575-769-4031 • Causey Community Holiday Dinner — 1 p.m. at the Causey Community Building. Turkey, ham and bread provided. Bring two side dishes. Information: 575-760-0524 • “What Kind of Throne” musical — 8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, Clovis. Information: 575-762-4727 • Dueling Pianos Christmas Celebration — 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, Clovis. Information: 575-76...
Monday • Portales School Board — 6 p.m. at L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Tuesday • Water Policy Advisory Committee — 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Wednesday • Economic Incentive Board — 7:30 a.m. in assembly room at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Portales MainStreet Board — 5:30 p.m. at the Yam Theatre, Portales. Information: 575-226-3783 • Planning and Zoning — 3 p.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 Thursd...
Today’s family in need: This grandmother is disabled with polio and still cares for her three grandchildren. The parents of the three boys, ages 5, 9, and 11, are battling addiction, according to Salvation Army Lt. Kelly Berggren. “She collects disability benefits but that barely supports her, let alone the grandchildren. She is doing her best but could use some help this Christmas,” he said. 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-i...
On this date ... 1987: Preschoolers from the Clovis Nazarene School were participating in the Salvation Army Angel Tree project, a program designed to help local children in need have a brighter holiday. Holly Baker, Holly Bennett, Tara Harris, Katherine Janker, and Jeffrey McMeans were photographed by the Clovis News Journal as their preschool class selected names from an Angel Tree, and they signed up to help specific children. Salvation Army Capt. Joe Frank Chavez said...
PORTALES — The Portales Municipal Schools Board of Education will be recognized at its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday for being named the large-district school board of the year in 2017. The board — comprised of members Antonio Sanchez, Inez Rodriguez, Alan Garrett, Rod Savage and Randy Rankin — won the New Mexico School Board Association’s 2017 School Board of the Year award in November. NMSBA Executive Director Joe Guillen said the board was selected for participation in state and national school board training opportu...
Editor's note: Staff writer Jamie Cushman went shopping last week with instructions to find 10 uniquely weird Christmas presents for under $10. Here's what he came up with: To start this quest for weird gifts I took the arduous 15-second drive from our newsroom in Clovis to The Frog and Flea. Though the store had a number of unique items that fit the bill, my favorite was the tumbleweed ornament available for $6. What better (or weirder) way is there to celebrate the holidays in New Mexico than hanging everyone’s favorite p...
