Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — When the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles square off in the Super Bowl today, many people in the area won't have a strong rooting interest one way or another for a pair of teams that play their home games more than 1,500 miles away. "Right now at this point they're about even," local sports apparel store owner Dee Madrid said of the split between Patriots and Eagles fans in the area. But for Clovis resident Kevin Armstrong, a Patriots fan, and M...
Imagine learning that you have only minutes to live. That was the challenge posed by an irate Hawaii resident for whom the notion wasn’t a conceptual exercise, but a terrifying reality. A million and a half Americans in the Aloha State were scared out of their gourds this month — as would be any of us — to receive a stark state-issued warning on their cell phones: MISSILE THREAT INBOUND ... THIS IS NOT A DRILL. It was neither threat nor drill, but human error. And it has provided rich fodder for television comedians, but to H...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Skillet frittata. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, ranch mashed potatoes, California veggies, apple, whole wheat roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Porkey rib on a bun, baked fries, seasoned green beans, seasonal fresh fruit. Wednesday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza on French bread, garden salad w/ranch, applesauce, seasonal fresh fruit. Thursday: Breakfast — Peach bread. Lunch — Cheese quesadilla, salsa, garden salad, seasoned pinto beans, ch...
As Thursday approaches, minds are turning toward a critter who — stuffed, roasted and decorated — will dominate the holiday and star from the center of the table as eager folks gather round. In a manner of speaking, turkeys are honored on the special day of thanks and even though they hardly get to enjoy it as the preferred main course, they certainly are one of, if not the most esteemed guest in American homes on Thanksgiving. Long a part of the tradition, turkeys have suc...
After 63 years, it’s hard to have any secrets. But as the folks at First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales, throw their 64th annual turkey dinner today, I’m going to spill two. First, the 2,000-plus diners who come to this annual event never get to eat what is arguably the best part of the meal. It’s the crispy, crusty, toasted bits of dressing that are created when a little too much time passes in between stirrings of the 32 roasters of dressing that will...
Information on ways to add protein to your breakfast, using freezer paper to create stencils, and the healing and medicinal use of ingredients will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Sarah Ryan is a registered dietitian and nutritionist, and she stresses that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. She will demonstrate some quick and fun ways to add protein to your favorite bre...
This week, I wanted to take an opportunity to update you on a few things going on here at The Eastern New Mexico News. Here goes: • SUNDAY TV SECTION CHANGE: Beginning Sept. 3, we’re making some changes to our weekly “Just TV” product. The most noticeable switch is the change from a 24-page tabloid-sized section to 16 pages. Don’t worry, all of the puzzles will still be there as well as the familiar “Best Bets” features. The only sacrifices we’re making are the listings fr...
CLOVIS — Coffee Bistro has relocated from Prince Street to Mabry Drive. Coffee Bistro Owner Kerry Walsh said the prior location on North Prince was sold, forcing it to relocate after nine years. “We did great there but it was time to move,” Walsh said. The new location is shared with Traci’s Greenhouse at 2600 Mabry Drive. Walsh said this “perfect location” will allow them to have a full restaurant, full kitchen and a significantly larger menu....
CLOVIS — Coffee Bistro has relocated across town in Clovis, gaining 1,800 square feet and a larger menu, according to the owner. Coffee Bistro Owner Kerry Walsh said their previous location on North Prince was sold, forcing them to relocate after nine years. “We did great there, but it was time to move,” Walsh said. Their new location is shared with Traci’s Greenhouse at 2600 Mabry Drive. Walsh said this “perfect location” will allow them to have a full restaurant, full kitchen and a significantly longer menu. Their new l...
Ordering your food in our techno age is changing pretty rapidly. Some of it’s good, some of it not so good. Some of the first to get into the act were pizza joints. They thrive on delivery and call-in orders so they’re a natural for online ordering. I was pretty skeptical at first about ordering my pizza pie without having to repeat it over and over to a teenager over the phone. I gave it a try and sure enough, the first order I made online apparently didn’t make it to the sto...
While there are still traditional end-of-year assessments, many teachers incorporate unusual and creative ways to measure student learning. For example, Jennifer Kelley, veteran French teacher at Clovis High School, turned her classroom into a French restaurant for her students’ final exam. As Kelley explained: “All French I classes participate. The classroom is set up as a café, using student desks as tables, complete with tablecloths, faux candles, and flowers.” Invite...
On this date ... 1977: Officials with California-based Honetreat announced plans to open a plant in Clovis. Honetreat made precision-honed tubing for use in oil-well pumping equipment. The metal-industry company remains in Clovis today. Its website reports it generates $3.6 million in annual revenue and employs about 40 people. 1962: Dunes Restaurant on the highway east of Clovis was promoting its Easter menu, which included a Southern fried chicken dinner with cream gravy...
The following are available for checkout at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “The Children's Garden” by Matthew Appleby inspires parents and their children to play and learn in the garden with activities that include nature trails, cooking, crafting and growing plants and vegetables. While teaching creativity and fun, the garden becomes a place of discovery, encouraging children to enjoy and engage with the natural world around them. “1,000 Butterflies” by Adrian Hoskins is an exquisitely illustrated photographic guide to the...
PORTALES — To eat healthy, you've got to get to the root. That was the theme of two presentations on gardening's role in healthy living at the Portales Ag Expo. Eastern New Mexico University Agriculture Professor Lesley Judd reported her department's contributions to gardening and food production in eastern New Mexico at a presentation Friday afternoon in the McAlister Room on the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. ENMU's agriculture and culinary arts programs work together to crea...
CLOVIS — Fire was briefly on the menu for a Clovis restaurant Wednesday evening. Cotton Patch on Prince Street had a small fire in its parking lot, but it was quickly extinguished and restaurant management reported no structural damage or injuries. Employees were welding a sign above the restaurant, and sparks caught the shrubbery below. Clovis Fire Department Lt. John Bradley said the call came in just before 6 p.m., and the exterior fire was extinguished about a minute a...
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 e...
PORTALES — To kick off 2017, the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be offering community members a night of relaxation, reflection and rewards. The 2017 Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Banquet, taking place 6 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Yam Theatre, is a multi-purpose event, said Chamber Executive Director Karl Terry. Several awards will be given, including the Workhorse of the Year Award (for a community member who demonstrates dedication to their work), the P...
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...
Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road's Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a large sale at the store. "Nothing crazy, just a big sale," said Grah. "There'll be a whole bunch of furniture and cotton stocks and candelines at 25 percent off." Grah said items from the brand Rustic Enigma will be discounted at 25...
Ushered in by a crisp tinge in the air and colorful leaves collecting on the ground, turkey day is so close, you can practically smell it already — and in a few short days thou shall be fat, sleepy and flush with leftovers. Almost four hundred years ago (five-shy of that, to be precise), the colonists hosted the first Thanksgiving, a celebration of gratitude for their survival and for success in their inaugural corn harvest as inhabitants of the new world. That three-day f...
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Prairie Road’s Junqtique employee J.D. Hipp, left, and owner Shane Grah set up promotional flags for Small Business Saturday in their shop Wednesday afternoon. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road’s Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a larg... Full story
Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper Prairie Road’s Junqtique employee J.D. Hipp, left, and owner Shane Grah set up promotional flags for Small Business Saturday in their shop Wednesday afternoon. STAFF WRITER [email protected] Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road’s Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a larg... Full story
Ushered in by a crisp tinge in the air and colorful leaves collecting on the ground, turkey day is so close, you can practically smell it already — and in a few short days thou shall be fat, sleepy and flush with leftovers. Almost four hundred years ago (five-shy of that, to be precise), the colonists hosted the first Thanksgiving, a celebration of gratitude for their survival and for success in their In search of ponies inaugural corn harvest as inhabitants of the new w... Full story
Ushered in by a crisp tinge in the air and colorful leaves collecting on the ground, turkey day is so close, you can practically smell it already — and in a few short days thou shall be fat, sleepy and flush with leftovers. In search of ponies Almost four hundred years ago (five-shy of that, to be precise), the colonists hosted the first Thanksgiving, a celebration of gratitude for their survival and for success in their inaugural corn harvest as inhabitants of the new w... Full story
Portales Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Cereal, cheese stick, apple slices, juice. Lunch — Chopped steak, mashed potato, brown gravy, roll, applesauce Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast bar, graham cracker, applesauce cups, juice. Lunch — Rib-Que sandwich, broccoli, mandarin oranges and pineapple Wednesday: Breakfast — French toast, raisins, juice. Lunch — Spaghetti, green beans, roll, peaches Thursday: Breakfast — Pizza, banana, juice. Lunch — Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, strawberry cups Friday: Breakfast — Snack-n-waffl...
