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  • Obituary: Teddy R. Blair III (Trae)

    Updated Apr 16, 2024

    Teddy R. Blair III (Trae), age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Visitation will be held at Muffley Funeral Home, 1430 N Thornton St. in Clovis, NM, on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. Services will be held Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton St. in Clovis. He was born to Ted Blair and Dolores (Chavez) on August 9, 1989, in Portales, NM. Trae married his wife, Tori (Teague), in Portales, NM on July 11, 2020. He loved...

  • Obituary: Wendell Wayne Blair

    Updated Apr 16, 2024

    Wendell Wayne Blair passed away at the age of 68 in Lubbock, TX on Monday, April 8, 2024. Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church, 1700 N Main Street in Clovis, NM on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM. He was born on March 27, 1956, in Clovis, NM. He was loved by his parents Gene W. Blair and Norma C. Blair (Bremer). Wendell married the love of his life, Norma J. Blair at the First Christian Church in Clovis, NM on May 11, 1980. Wendell was a learned man, h...

  • Obituary: David Allen Williams

    Updated Apr 16, 2024

    Memorial service for David Allen Williams, age 78, of Clovis, New Mexico, is scheduled for 11:00 AM MST, Thursday, April 18, 2024 at First Methodist Church in Clovis with Rev. Jeb Archey of Clovis officiating. David died Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born November 24, 1945 in Clovis to Charles and May Lea (Morse) Williams. He married Connie Marie Rebell in Denver, Colorado on July 19, 1970. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Senator Pat Woods, Steve Ray, Stan...

  • Senior calendar - April 14

    Updated Apr 13, 2024

    Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Tater Tots & Peaches. Tuesday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Roll w/Margarine & Pudding. Wednesday: Chicken Enchiladas, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice & Cookies. Thursday: Hot Dog on a Bun, Chili Sauce w/Cheese, French Fries & Ice Cream. Friday: Baked Tilapia, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Corn Bread & Cake. Friendship Senior Center 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-769-7908 Monday: 1pm Cooking Class. Tuesday: 1:30pm...

  • On the shelves - April 14

    Updated Apr 13, 2024

    The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. ”How to Kiss Your Best Friend” by Jenny Proctor. Kate Fletcher is my kryptonite. She’s also my best friend. Former best friend? I’m not sure what you call it when we grew up attached at the hip and then she left Silver Creek to travel the world....

  • School menus - April 14

    Updated Apr 13, 2024

    Clovis Monday: Breakfast: Frudel. Lunch: Chicken Smackers, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Corn, Fresh Orange WW Roll or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Meatball Sub & Fires or Chef Salad. Tuesday: Breakfast: Mini Cinnamon Waffles. Lunch: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Chilled Pears & Cheesy Breadstick or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Spicy Chicken sandwich or Chef Salad. Wednesday: Breakfast: Egg Patty/Cheese & Tortilla. Lunch: Beef Stew, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Sidekick & Cornbread Mini Load or (grades 6-12) Pizza or...

  • Our people: Conductor connected with music early

    Grant McGee|Updated Apr 13, 2024

    Steve Baldock will be directing the Clovis Community Band next Sunday as he's been doing for years. The free concert is set for 3 p.m. at Clovis Community College's Town Hall. The theme is "Afternoon at the Movies." If you listen to Baldock's story of his life it's apparent music has been important to him since he was young. Baldock talked with The News Tuesday about his life and times. Q: Where were you born? And what brought you to Clovis? A: I was born in Dumas, Texas. My...

  • Real retirement goals include getting, staying fit

    Karl Terry, Local columnist|Updated Apr 13, 2024

    One of my goals upon retirement was to find ways to become more physically active. I dove right into that task immediately. OK, I didn’t literally dive in, though I could have. I just figured it might hurt my back if I didn’t hit the water exactly right. That’s right, my biggest fitness initiative involves working out in the pool at Eastern New Mexico University. When I say working out in the pool, people automatically assume I’m going to swim laps. When I started, lap swimmin...

  • Lady Cats finish third in Goddard meet

    the Staff of The News|Updated Apr 13, 2024

    ROSWELL – Clovis High’s girls outlasted Artesia to take third place in the seven-team Roswell Goddard Invite on Thursday, played at Spring River Golf Course. Sophomore Kylie Sprinkle led the Lady Wildcats, shooting 48-45 – 93, followed by junior Kayleigh Maldonado 49-47 – 96, senior Emilee Spears 53-54 – 107 and junior Jordan Archuleta 61-58 – 119. Lovington took team honors at 370, followed by Goddard 386, CHS 415, Artesia 420, Hobbs 531, Portales 444 and Gateway Christian 473. Individual medalist honors went to Lovington’s...