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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Aubrieanna Hill has a knack for science and plans to study robotics when she's not busy building or testing rockets. Aubrieanna is 8 years old. That future scientist was one of about 40 girls at the STEM event at Clovis Community College Saturday morning, an educational opportunity for members of the local Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails for Curry and Roosevelt counties. The event offered the girls, ages 5 to 17, hands-on learning for STEM education: science, technology,...
PORTALES — The holiday season is typically known as a time for joy and unity between families and friends, but for some, this time of year can have its own set of challenges, including symptoms of depression. With increased rates of stress during the holidays, the Portales Police Department has historically seen a slight increase in reports of domestic disputes, according to Detective Charlie Smart. “It’s not so much that it’s overwhelming, but you will see a slight increase in it,” he said, noting that the increase...
On this date ... 1956: An unmasked bandit held up Tom Finley’s service station about 3 a.m. in Texico. Authorities said he took the cash register and escaped with about $400. The cash register was recovered behind the Texico High School gymnasium. It still contained almost $50 in coins. Pop Spurlin, who was on duty at the time of the robbery, said the robber’s gun “sure looked big.” Spurlin told authorities the bandit ordered him to open the register; but Spurlin said he was on temporary duty and did not have a key. When the...
Portales residents got a head start for their holiday shopping while supporting local artisans. The Hydration Station hosted their Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday in Portales, which brought shoppers together to look at homemade gifts and to purchase for family and friends. Lilla Cortez said she came to the bazaar to shop for her daughter, Anaya and herself. Cortez said she looked at Christmas decorations, but purchased for her daughter a small stuffed toy owl. "I looked at...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Thursday • 12:35 a.m.: Failure to pay fines, 1200 block of North Pile Street. • 12:57 a.m.: Shoplifting (muni), 1000 block of Mitchell Street. • 8 a.m.: Fail to yield left turn (muni), Hicks Mobile Park. • 8:44 a.m.: Forgery, 900 block of Gayle Street. • 9:15 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 900 block of North Walnut Street. • 11:08 a.m.: Following too close (muni), 2100 block of North Prince Street. • 1...
Jail log Released Thursday As of 7 a.m. Friday • Eliseo A. Sanchez, 36, bond • Autumn R. Skinner, 29, bond • Keely L. Studdard, 20, bond Booked Thursday As of 7 a.m. Friday • Bernardo Baca, 42, hold for other agency • Sarah Crawford, 31, bench warrant • Richard Orosco, 35, return for court • Zacaria Picart, 21, probation violation • Eliseo A. Sanchez, 36, bench warrant • Keely L. Studdard, 20, bench warrant Total number of inmates: 67 — Compiled by Staff Writer Kurt Munz-Raper...
The following businesses and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday: • City of Portales offices — Thursday-Friday • City of Clovis offices — Thursday-Friday • District Court — Wednesday-Friday • Eastern New Mexico University — Wednesday-Friday • Clovis Community College — Wednesday through Friday • Fire Department Administrative Offices — Thursday-Friday • First Financial Credit Union — Thursday • James Polk Stone Community Bank — Noon Wednesday-Thursday • Magistrate Court — Noon Wednesday-Friday • Municipal Cour...
PORTALES — A Portales residential home on the 1900 block of Garnet Road was destroyed after it caught fire on Saturday. The home was owned by two adults, according to Portales Fire Department Battalion Chief Lance Hill. The two adults were not harmed, Hill said, but the property was declared a loss. "There were two vehicles in the garage which were a total loss," said Hill. "The structure was a total loss as well." Firefighters responded to the fire at around 11:45 a.m. H...
Today • Bingo — 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 117, 2800 Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-4030 • Double reed studio recital — 3 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at ENMU, Portales. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-1011 Thursday • Community Thanksgiving Banquet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lighthouse Mission, 407 L Casillas St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7775 • Pep Annual Thanksgiving Festival — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. st St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, Pep. Cost: $12 adult plates, $6 children under 6. Takeout available. All proceeds benefi...
Monday • Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 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: [email protected]...
Jerry Bradley was born at Misawa Air Base, Japan. His father served in the US Air Force and moved his family to Texico in 1964 when Jerry was four years old. He said he must really like Texico because he's moved away twice and has moved back. In his earlier years, Bradley was very active in FFA. He grew up on a farm and loved the lifestyle. Today he enjoys woodwork and working on vehicles. His latest woodwork project was building a rocking cradle for his newest grandchild expe...
I enjoy the art of actually managing to wear every single item in my closet on a regular basis. Figuring out how to re-purpose an item that was initially meant to be worn only once on special occasion is key. There are times when you purchase that one dress for an event and love it so much that you ponder how and if you'll ever get the chance to wear it again. The same goes for those after hour outfits that we wish we could wear during the day. Well, there are always a few...
Information on how meditation is used in the healthcare industry and how to do the "spiraling" method of floral design will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Patricia Bates is an acupuncturist, herbalist and author, and she's going to explain how meditation is used in the healthcare industry. She'll discuss the benefits, the acceptance and the differences between various types of meditation....
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8 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 machine embroidery group and pinochle, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8-ball pool, 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sew days, 1 p.m. crafts, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8-ball pool Thursday: Closed — Holiday Friday: Closed — Holiday Saturday: Closed — Holiday Community Senior Cente...
Curry County Republican Women CCRW met Nov. 8 at K-Bob’s Steakhouse. Rube Render, Curry County Republican Committee chairman, thanked members for their support. Many yard signs were displayed. The monthly breakfast has been canceled due to the Veterans Day parade on Saturday which will honor Marines and Purple Heart Veterans. The nominating committee presented the 2017 nominations as: President, Judy Jennings; secretary, Gladys Birdsong; and treasurer, Debbie Spriggs. Vice President positions remain open. Slate of officers w...
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini donuts. Lunch — Spaghetti w/meat sauce, garden salad, min carrots w/ranch, chilled pears, whole wheat roll Tuesday: Breakfast — Bagel w/cream cheese. Lunch — Goldfish ham and cheese, veggie dippers w/ranch, fresh baked cookie Wednesday: No school — Holiday 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 served with every meal. Clovis Middle Monday:...
CLOVIS — When a Clovis High School student arrived at school early for band practice last week, she didn’t expect to be sent home for what she was wearing. She also didn’t expect the response she got from the community. CHS senior Morgan Jeffcoat said she was practicing scales Nov. 9 when a school administrator approached her and allegedly told her to go home and change her outfit because it violated school dress code. Jeffcoat said when she was confronted about her clothes — a sweater over a pair of black leggings — she w...
Unlike Obama haters, I want Trump to succeed in making our country better for everyone. To paraphrase Obama, the office transforms ideology into sobering reality. Russia is attacking us with cyber warfare. Immigrant workers keep prices low. All those "worst deals in history" - NATO, Obamacare, nuclear and trade agreements - required complex negotiations. In the real world, "America First" requires compromises with countries who want to put their country first. Trump's picks...
Change sometimes hits you like a slap in the face. Take, for instance, when you picked up your newspaper this morning and found that the name you've known for your entire life has changed. The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is noted for the quote, "Change alone is unchanging." I've also heard it as "The only constant is change." That same mind also tells us "You could not step twice into the same rivers; for other waters are ever flowing on to you." You could say these are...
Local communities are bringing people together for family-friendly activities this Thanksgiving, according to event organizers. Central Christian Church in Portales is hosting a Community Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. today at the church. According to Ministry Coordinator Candace Bagwell, multiple speakers will participate in the event. Speakers include Trinity Church Youth Pastor Zach Cathey, Floyd United Methodist Church Pastor Liz Smith, Central Christian Church Youth...
I will never understand some things about coffee. I don't get how people will want to throw elected officials out of office when gasoline hits $3 a gallon, but think nothing of letting the engine idle while buying a $4 latte. I don't get how people think they save instantly using K-Cups when they just paid $100 for the machine that brews them. My most recent confusion? How people think buying coffee sends a clear message. Enter Operation #Trumpcup. A prominent Twitter user...
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Freshman guard Isiah Herrera hit a deep 2-pointer with under a second remaining in regulation and Howard Payne opened its men’s basketball season on Saturday with a 66-65 victory over Eastern New Mexico University in a four-team classic hosted by Angelo State. ENMU (1-3) used a 19-3 run to open the second half and build a 17-point lead, but the Yellow Jackets rallied back with a 30-11 surge to go up by two with 1:30 remaining. The Hounds got a free throw from Shawn Shelton to close to 64-63. After a sho...
New Mexicans spent $36.5 million last year treating a fraction of the state’s Medicaid hepatitis C patients, and a good portion of that was for a prescription medication that cures the liver-wasting disease. State taxpayers are on pace to make that price tag look like a deal this year, spending $17 million in the first quarter alone to treat just 301 patients. When a 12-week course of the drug Harvoni, made by California drugmaker Gilead Sciences, costs $93,000, it’s easy to see how the bill gets that high that quickly. What...
They're married. The Clovis News Journal, 87, and Portales News-Tribune, 59, made it official this morning. They've been getting along for years anyway, sharing staff, sharing stories, sharing the comics pages. The websites are one now, and so are the Facebook pages. And in a show of mutual respect, they've both changed their names to The Eastern New Mexico News. Publisher Rob Langrell summarized the union in making the announcement last week: "While the name of the papers wil...
Dozens of memories flooded my mind over this past week as I grieved - along with many others - the loss of an amazing man who touched many lives across eastern New Mexico and beyond. I was about 8 when my parents began taking us to a non-denominational church called Living Stones Community Fellowship, which was pastored by Jim Kelly. I was shy and quiet that first Sunday. By the third Sunday, I was wrapping my little arms around Jim's big frame for a hug every time I saw him....
