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Articles from the February 11, 2018 edition


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  • 5 things to know about ... last week

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    1. A Portales man was sentenced to 44 years in prison, but continued to claim he was innocent of the rape charges a jury said he committed. Roy Brown, 28, said he felt bad for the woman who had been attacked, but “I can’t sit here and say I’m sorry for something I didn’t do.” Prosecutors said DNA evidence proved Brown was guilty. A Roosevelt County Sheriff’s deputy who investigated the case called it “the most horrific, disgusting crime I’ve ever investigated.” 2. Clovis police still did not explain how a...

  • Water banking: Essential to our future?

    David Grieder|Updated Feb 11, 2018
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    CLOVIS — The city of Clovis’ Master Water Assurance Plan is the work of a year and counting. And it fits into a large-scale sustainable water plan stretching back over half a century. At this moment, most if not all local politicians point to the development of a sustainable water supply as the single most important issue facing the region in the coming decades. Which is to say that not every question on every interlacing aspect of that plan can likely be addressed in a single story, but taken in doses we can make our...

  • Marty Shaeffer soared as Clovis grew

    David Grieder|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    Earl Martin Shaeffer, known to most as "Marty," left a legacy in Clovis — and around the nation. Shaeffer, who died Jan. 26 in Phoenix after a short illness at age 86, came to Clovis from Silver City with his family in 1964. They soon set to work on a real estate development and construction company responsible for about 180 houses and more than 100 other residences here, as well as commercial properties. If you live in the Colonial Park subdivision or golf there, odds are...

  • Clovis High grad to race Iditarod

    Jamie Cushman|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    Eastern New Mexico has not seen enough wintery weather this season to build a snowchild, nevermind run a dog sled. But one Clovis High graduate will compete this year in one of Alaska's most popular races, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Tom Schonberger, a 1985 CHS graduate, moved to Alaska in 2000 when he was transferred from Florida as member of the Air Force. Schonberger quickly found a new hobby in dog running and later accepted a position with the Alaska Air National...

  • Our People: Living with purpose

    Updated Feb 11, 2018

    Alicia Roberts has lived in Clovis all of her life. She graduated from Clovis High School in 2009, then attended Eastern New Mexico University and graduated with a master's degree in speech language pathology in 2014. Ever since, she has been working as a preschool speech language pathologist in the Portales Municipal School district. Roberts doesn't look at what she does as just a job but considers it a dream, as well, because she's changed by each of her clients who come...

  • See how to make fizzy bath bombs

    Sheryl Borden|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    Information on making foods for fundraisers, making homemade soap and bath bombs, and using Tulip fabric markers will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Charlene Patton is with the Home Baking Assn. in Topeka, Kansas. As she demonstrates making double chocolate chip cookies, she’ll talk about baking fundraisers and explain how the smart snack guidelines, which are determined by the USDA,...

  • Guys, follow these tips for Valentine's Day attire

    Dnieka Hartsfield|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    As we all know, Valentine’s Day is only three days away. Everyone must be busy making plans for the special day. If you have not planned yet, then don’t waste time because your plans dictate what you wear. This one is for the men. If you're going big this year and planning a formal dinner date, dressing up properly and formally is a must. Plan your perfect pair of boots for these cooler days with a formal coat, shirt and pants. You need to look like a gentleman. If you're...

  • Taxpayers need transparency from lawmakers

    Albuquerque Journal|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    While this year’s legislative session is focused primarily on budget matters, there are a handful of transparency measures that lawmakers are grappling with that could expand — or restrict — the information available to the public. And that public is who pays for that government, which is why transparency should be the rule, not the exception. Taxpayers should take note of the proposed changes and whether their elected officials are embracing transparency and its partner, accountability; and, in cases where...

  • Flu mask provides added perk

    Karl Terry, Columnist|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    When I turned toward the noise it was a big guy in a mask and he didn’t look happy. Fortunately he didn’t have a knife or gun on him so I queried him as to his identity. When I asked he quickly pulled his mask down like the scene in “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou” where the Soggy Bottom Boys pull down their fake beards. It was my buddy Vance. How did he recognize me in my mask? The scene played out in the doctors’ office as I was leaving with my flu mask on and he was...

  • Devil makes another appearance

    Wendel Sloan, Columnist|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    I have been good for several weeks, but the devil in me is back. Here are the front and inside of my 2018 original Valentine’s Day cards. • “I believe in Destiny — You met her at the mall last week.” • “You looked so beautiful at our wedding — Sorry I couldn’t make it.” • “You have a great personality — And six frightening ones.” • “You are like the sun — Always burning me.” • “I love the sound of your name — In divorce court.” ...

  • Greyhounds baseball team improves to 7-2

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    ATLANTA — The Eastern New Mexico baseball team wound up playing a Friday triple-header, thanks to a slight schedule reshuffling in anticipation of bad weather later in the weekend. And, the end of Friday's action brought a clean sweep for the Greyhounds, as they won that third game 6-1 over Fairmont State, fueled by Cesar Capellan's nine-inning three-hitter in the Peachtree City Classic. Capellan (2-0) kept Fairmont State handcuffed, striking out 15 while walking just four...

  • ENMU softball takes two at St. Mary's Classic

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University's softball team found just enough offense Saturday in San Antonio to top .500 for the first time in its early season. Designated hitter Elena Garcia went 2-for-3 with a pair of run-scoring doubles, including the game-tyer with two outs in the seventh, then scored the winning run on Karina Moreno's single to end a 5-4 comeback win over California University of Pennsylvania to close out a perfect day at the San Antonio St....

  • Elida takes two from Clovis Christian

    Eric Murray|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    CLOVIS — It was the one that almost got away. That's what Elida boys basketball players and coaches were thinking as they left Clovis Christian's home gym on Saturday night. The Tigers had built up a 13-point fourth quarter lead and had held the Eagles scoreless in the third quarter, and yet, that lead evaporated. Elida, however, put forth a strong overtime effort to earn a 51-44 victory. "We've been there before, so we really just tried to go out and play with confidence...

  • Santa Fe races past Clovis boys behind 3-point barrage

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    SANTA FE — Twelve was Santa Fe's lucky number on Saturday night, as the Demons knocked down 12 3s to defeat Clovis, 72-50, in a 6A-District 2 boys basketball showdown. Ten different Demons scored at least two points, as Santa Fe put up 41 points after halftime. "Twelve to two on 3s," Wildcats coach Scott Robinson said of the game's difference-making stat. "Anytime someone hits 12 3s on you, it's gonna be a lot of pressure on you, offensively. Down by 12 at half, it was an...

  • Clovis pulls away early, tops Santa Fe 44-26

    Peter Stein|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    CLOVIS — No, it wasn't the Clovis High girls' basketball team's most picturesque victory. But then, any district win in February can be considered a masterpiece. Though too often during Saturday night's 44-26 home win over Santa Fe — the first half especially — the Lady Wildcats' offense could be measured more in Zs (as in, zzzzzzz) than in Xs and Os, they did indeed get it done, even picked up the offensive pace a bit in the second half, bagged a District 2-6A win....

  • Ladder's looking like a good idea

    Kevin Wilson, Managing editor|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    If you told me New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady would throw for 500 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday’s Super Bowl, I’d have told you to clear some space for a sixth Lombardi Trophy in Foxboro, Massachusetts. If you told me I’d suffer a bad injury on Super Bowl Sunday, I’d have laughed in your face. What, is some salsa going to splash up into my eyeball? It turns out you can never be too sure. Just be glad I’m not limping. I guess this story started well before Sunday — probably 21...

  • Reporter's notebook - Courthouse dog, Kasey, in training

    David Grieder|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    CLOVIS — Kasey is a 15-month old golden retriever being groomed to one day work for the 9th Judicial District. But he has a little bit of schooling and growing up to do first. “He’s still relatively a puppy,” District Attorney Andrea Reeb said of the dog meant to one day work as a therapy animal with the DA’s victim advocate program. “He’s not ready completely. Usually these dogs are 2 to 3 years old before they’re ready for the courthouse.” Kasey has about a year of training ahead of him, she said Friday....

  • Pages past - Feb. 11

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 11, 2018

    On this date ... 1973: Construction was almost complete on Eastern New Mexico University’s new asphalt track, with the first track meet scheduled for March 3 at the $100,000 facility. Bill Silverberg, head track and cross country coach for the ENMU team, said Portales winds remained a concern for hosting events on the all-weather surface. Silverberg said trees would be planted around the oval to help tame winds in the vicinity. The Clovis News-Journal staffer who compiled the story wryly noted that, “By the time the...

  • Non-varsity update: CHSFA girls finish 23-0

    Updated Feb 10, 2018

    The Clovis High School Freshman Academy team topped Artesia Feb. 3 to claim the Border Conference championship, and finish off a perfect season. The team, coached by Keith Durham, ended the season 23-0. Pictured from left are, front row, Hailey Griego, Danielle Griego, Gianni Roland, Camryn Barros, Brittney Albin and Durham; back row, Avery Annino, Ruby Aleman, Maegan Leclear, Esmeralda Andrade, Danielle Acuna, Emily Merryman, Megan Ayre, Allison Arias, Ashlee Williams and...

  • Texico teams clinch top spots in 5-3A

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 10, 2018

    SANTA ROSA — Though it’s closing in on the Texico Wolverines, the District 5-3A tournament isn’t as far away as they’d think. But both teams know where they’ll be in two weekends — at home, hosting the district championships. They earned that right with Saturday wins at Santa Rosa — 55-39 for the boys and 59-30 for the girls. Both went to 5-0 in district, and clinch their district’s top seed no matter what happens at home Friday against Tucumcari. The boys improved to 24-0 on the season, while the girls (21-3)...

  • School menus - Feb. 11

    Updated Feb 10, 2018

    Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Bagel and cream cheese. Lunch — Italian spaghetti, garden salad, mini carrots w/ranch, seasonal fresh fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Cinnamon roll. Lunch — BBQ shredded pork on a bun, baked fries, veggie cup w/ranch, sidekicks. Wednesday: Breakfast — Apple cinnamon bread. Lunch — Shrimp poppers, coleslaw, chilled mixed fruit, whole wheat roll, cookie. Thursday: Breakfast — Yogurt and graham cracker. Lunch — Chili cheese fries, fresh broccoli crowns w/ranch, seasonal fresh...

  • Senior calendar - Feb. 11

    Updated Feb 10, 2018

    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, 5:30 p.m. potluck, 6 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, 9 a.m. pinochle class, noon pinochle 101, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 1 p.m. crafters, 6 p.m. trivia mania Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 9...

  • School cafeteria remodel on agenda

    The Staff of The News|Updated Feb 10, 2018

    PORTALES — Public school officials in Portales are interested in securing the next installment of a $7.5 million general obligation bond passed during the 2017 election. The $2 million installment will be used to fund several projects across the district, including remodeling at the Portales Junior High School cafeteria and a conversion to LED lighting in each school, Superintendent Johnnie Cain said. The PMS Board of Education, which will consider the bond for approval at its meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, will also determine...

  • Events calendar - Feb. 11

    Updated Feb 10, 2018

    Today • Jurassic Quest — 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave. Admission: $18 to $34. Interactive dinosaur and archaeology exhibits will be available. Information: 575-935-7000 Monday • General Obligation Bond Presentation — 6 p.m. at Living Stones Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St. Information: 575-769-7828 Tuesday • General Obligation Bond Presentation — 11 a.m. at La Casa Senior Center, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m....

  • Meetings calendar - Feb. 11

    Updated Feb 10, 2018

    Monday • Parmer County Commission — 10 a.m. (CST) at Parmer County Courthouse, 401 Third St., Farwell. Information: 806-481-3691 • De Baca County Commission — 1:30 p.m. at the Annex Building, 643 B N. Fifth St., Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-2601 • Fort Sumner City Council — 5:30 p.m. at Fort Sumner City Hall, 173 Ave. E, Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-7481 • Muleshoe City Council — 5:30 p.m. (CST) at Muleshoe City Hall, 215 S. First St., Muleshoe. Information: 806-272-4528 • Bovina Board of...

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