Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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PORTALES — A Portales staple will soon be offering warmth and hospitality to anyone who might need it on Christmas. El Rancho Restaurant will hold a free lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 25, according to co-owner Joey Garcia. The meal, which El Rancho has held for the past 12 years, came about after Garcia observed the massive gatherings his family would hold on Christmas day. "I just thought that was such a beautiful thing — that a family that big could actually like each other eno...
PORTALES — Steve Rooney, a popular radio personality and local civic leader, has been killed in a car crash near his home in Portales. Rooney, 45, was northbound on South Roosevelt Road S when the vehicle he was driving encountered ice on the roadway, according to a news release from New Mexico State Police. “Mr. Rooney lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle exited the roadway and collided with a tree,” the release said. Officials said the time of the accident was not immediately clear, though Rooney died at the scene...
Getting into the Christmas spirit this year has come a little slow at the Terry household. That’s right; mid-week when I was writing this column, we still hadn’t put up the Christmas tree. Well, actually, it’s been up all year out in the garage. It wound up on top of the treadmill on the driver’s side of the garage. Every night since our construction project I get out of the car and into the Christmas tree. I promise I’m going to carry the tree into the living room and put s...
Dec. 18 On this date ... 1966: Funeral services were being planned for Mamie Hockenhull, wife of former New Mexico Gov. A. W. Hockenhull. She had died in Clovis’ Memorial Hospital after a weeks-long illness. She was 88. The Hockenhulls moved to Clovis in 1909. They had celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary a month earlier. The former governor died in 1974 at age 97. 1961: A 6-year-old Clovis boy, hit by a car in the 800 block of Grand Avenue, had been released from the hospital. Larry Trujillo suffered abrasions on his he...
Information on using the FunStitch Studio to inspire young crafters and how an online resource can help a person live gluten-free will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Roxane Cerda will show how the FunStitch Studio imprint offers a variety of books for young crafters to learn new skills, find projects and get inspiration. She’ll share some simple tips to make first attempts at sewing more...
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Mikaehla Connor scored a game-high 19 points, including nine in the third quarter, to held Eastern New Mexico pull away in the second half for a 71-66 win Saturday over Northwest Nazarene to open the Holiday Hoops Classic. Jasmine Hotchkins scored 11 and Kassandra Harris 10 for the Greyhounds (7-2), who took control with a 17-7 second quarter and led by as many as 13 late in the third. The win is the sixth-straight for Eastern, making it the longest streak since the then-Zias won seven consecutive in the 200...
PORTALES — High winds caused major power outages in three Roosevelt County Saturday. Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative Office Assistant Janice Sisneros said three transmission and three distribution poles were damaged, with Dora, Elida and Milnesand affected. Milnesand Fire Chief John Mohon said two major high power lines west of Milnesand were damaged, while two poles south and one to two poles east of Milnesand were also broken. Winds reaching 65 mph caused the poles to be knocked down, Mohon said. RCEC Line Superintend...
Aundrea Dawson was born and raised in Clovis in a devout Christian home by her loving parents, who she said led by example. She is the youngest of six children and is the mother of twins, Rodney II and Krisalyn. She attended and graduated from Clovis High School, class of '99. She was a part of the girls' basketball and track state championship teams. Following high school, Dawson was accepted to Liberty University to play basketball. That is where she earned her bachelor's...
I love music in general, and I love the notes and rhythm just as much as I love the lyrics, but I have noticed many people don’t focus on the words in songs. Maybe it’s the writer in me, but I have to have the story/message to go with a song or a movie. No matter how great the rhythm is in a song or the storyline in a movie, the words being sung or the story being told has to reach me. I’ve also noticed that the songs I love the most are those with little play on the radio, and the lines from movies that capture my atten...
Patsy Ruth Danner Weeks loved baseball. The Texas Panhandle native dated one of the Clovis Pioneers briefly in the early 1950s, went to many of the team's games, got them to autograph baseballs for her, collected team photos. Baseball is how she met her husband. Jim Weeks happened to be around a group that included Patsy and her friends and he heard her chatting up the game. "My dad couldn't believe this girl was talking so much about baseball," Shelley Carmichael was told....
With commencements under way, I began writing my usual silly piece about graduates’ names affecting their destiny. For example, will Ms. Booth and Mr. Baker open a pastry kiosk in the North Plains Mall? However, by now, readers should be able to create their own fun pairings — so, instead, I will offer graduates my imaginary commencement speech. • • • Don’t agonize over dreams beyond your control. I would have preferred being a rock star or actor earning $20 million per...
One million dollars. The mere term makes me think of professional athletes, lotteries and Dr. Evil all at once. That’s the money spent on the bitter New Mexico secretary of state race between Democrat Maggie Toulouse Oliver and Republican Nora Espinoza. It made me wonder what our local candidates spent. I found unusual expenses, but nothing I couldn’t rationalize and nothing that said, “Dirty politics.” Here are a few things that may only interest me about local campaign finance reports: n Two candidates raised and spent noth...
Space explorer, warrior and statesman John Glenn, who died Thursday at the age of 95, had a remarkable impact on America during a period when the nation needed a boost. He lived a life filled with adventures and accomplishments most could only dream of, and he did it all while remaining an accessible everyman, quick to smile, and with a strong belief in God and country. Glenn flew on just two space flights, but set records with both. On his first flight, aboard the Project Mercury Friendship 7 in 1962, Glenn became the first...
CLOVIS — Even though the weather outside really was frightful, Clovis residents still felt the joy of the Christmas spirit on Saturday. The Lighthouse Mission hosted a Christmas party for community members and families to receive goodies and gifts. "It's for children that maybe aren't going to have a good Christmas," said Board President Sandra Smith. "It's a day the community feels the love of Jesus and from the community." Estra Baltazar brought her 21-month old son V...
The year is coming to a close and who’s looking at the most stylish men of 2016? GQ magazine, that's who. Earlier this month, the magazine ranked the 64 most stylish men. That's quite a long list, which goes to show many men were on the fashion radar this year. Here are some of who made the list: Ryan Reynolds. You may know him from “The Green Lantern,” “Deadpool” or as husband to Blake Lively. Another style star on the contenders list is accused of making a casual look, loo...
Clovis Charity Food and clothing — 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Saturdays, Bread of Life Ministries, Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 575-762-2843. Lighthouse Mission — 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m., clothing giveaway, Monday through Friday, 407 L. Casillas Blvd. Information: 575-762-1933. Helping Hands — 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturdays, clothing and household goods giveaway. Pure Heart Word Center, 701 N. Prince. Information: 575-268-1565. Curry County Crime Stoppers — Help Take a Bite out of Crime. Cash rewards for anonymo...
Peanut Valley Toastmasters On Dec. 12, Peanut Valley Toastmasters held their weekly meeting from 7 p.m.–8 p.m. at the KENW Broadcast Center in Portales. Sergeant at Arms Kenny Welborn delivered a speech from his Competent Communicator manual titled “High Flight.” Guest speaker Bailey Grady presented her icebreaker, “A Short Word About Stars” and won best speaker. Vice President of Education Donna Labatt won best evaluator for her comments on Kenny’s speech. Club President James Mamone won best table topics for his impromp...
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.-3 p.m. craft sale, 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Friday:...
The following books are available for checkout at: Clovis-Carver Public Library Broken Angels by Gemma Liviero interweaves the lives of three broken souls thrown together by chance as Hitler ransacks Europe in pursuit of a pure German race. A Nazi doctor questioning his role and the future of those he is ordered to destroy, a Jewish rebel risking her life to sabotage the regime, and a little girl trying to make her dreams of escape a reality, find that only love and sacrifice may make them whole again. The Tea Planter's Wife...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini donut. Lunch — Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garden salad, mini carrots w/ranch, chilled pineapple, whole wheat roll Tuesday: Breakfast — Bagel w/cream cheese. Lunch — Ham and cheese on pretzel roll, veggie dippers w/ranch, fresh baked cookie Wednesday: Breakfast — Apple cinnamon bread. Lunch — Sack lunch Thursday: No school — Holiday Friday: No school — Holiday • Breakfast includes fruit juice, fresh fruit, choice of cereal, toast or graham cracker. Salad bar offered daily. Milk serve...
Clovis The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 8:52 a.m.: Criminal damage up to $1,000, 2300 block of Hammond Boulevard • 9:18 a.m.: Leaving scene of crash with property damage, 900 block of East Brady Avenue • 9:30 a.m.: Shoplifting over $500, 900 block of East Manana Boulevard • 3:19 p.m.: Probation violation (misdemeanor), 200 block of North Pile Street • 5:29 p.m.: Contempt of court (misdemeanor), 2100 block of North Martin Lu...
Christmas is a day of magic and fun for children across the country, including those in Eastern New Mexico. Students at James Elementary School and Valencia Elementary School in Portales expressed a love for all things Christmas, including food, films, songs and perhaps most importantly, presents. James Elementary first grade student Collin Howard, 7, glowed as he talked about his favorite Christmas gift. “Once, I got something that was from TV. It was a little Ninja Turtle, where you could stretch it very hard and you can g...
Today’s family in need: “I received a phone call from a single mom who has three children,” said Salvation Army Corps Officer Lt. Kelly Berggren. “Two are over 12, the age limit we help with toys. Her story touched my heart as she left an abusive relationship with her three children, and is trying to start a new life as a single mom.” Not much has gone her way as her kids are acting out the aggression they have come to know. The family is receiving counseling and is asking for help so they may have a normal Christmas...
Tuesday • Friends of the Library — 11 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in the commission room at the court house, Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Portales Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St. Information: 575-356-6662 ext. 1012 This calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: mmontgomery@...
Today • Gun show — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St. Admission: $4 adults, $2 military, under 18 free. Information: 575-309-4496 • Christmas dinner — 10:45 a.m. at Living Word Church, Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914 • Clovis Community Band concert — 4 p.m at United Methodist Church on Sycamore Street, Clovis. Also features two handbell choirs. Admission: Free. Information: 575-760-6257 Monday • Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Lesson: Review. Information: 575-763-9683 Tu...
