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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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If you're reading this, it's safe to say it didn't happen. And it's OK to admit you smiled a little when you woke up this morning — be it a sarcastic smirk because you never believed, or a happy smile because humanity survived. Yep, the delivery of the paper this morning, or the fact that there are fresh stories on the web means only one thing ... Armageddon shmarmageddon. Well, actually, make that two things, because today is also the day of the crocodile. People born today will have the attributes of the crocodile, a...
Schools in Clovis and Portales saw extra police presence Friday after rumors posted on Facebook and other social media spawned concern about possible shootings. Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said his officers along with Curry County Sheriff's deputies and New Mexico State Police officers stepped up patrols and presence at three schools: Clovis High School, Marshall Junior High and Yucca Middle School. Sanders said the precautions were taken because an angry parent was spreading innuendo and rumors about a supposed... Full story
It was a typical Saturday afternoon at The Stucco Hacienda. I woke up from a nice long nap and noticed my toes were stiff. It was a new, weird feeling. "You know," I said to The Lady of the House. "Ever since that last birthday I've been having more aches and pains. Last week it was my back and shoulders, now my toes are stiff." "Really?" said The Lady of the House as she rolled up her yoga mat and slipped it into the closet. "I mean, I ride my bicycle over 60 miles every week, don't I get a pass on this 'getting old'...
Clovis High's girls left no doubt they can play with quality teams Friday night. Sophomore guard Danni Williams posted her sixth 20-point outing of the season and the Lady Wildcats made key plays throughout the fourth quarter to knock off previously unbeaten Canyon 52-48 at The Rock. CMI photo: Tony BullocksClovis senior guard Niki Cordova pokes the ball away from Canyon junior Taylor Jones during the first half of Friday night's girls matchup at Rock Staubus Gym. The Lady... Full story
After spending the first three weeks on the road in a season full of road trips, the Clovis Wildcats had a home opener that would make them tough to beat on any court in the state. That kind of opposition, Portales coach Rickie McBroom said, can only make the visiting Rams better. CMI photo: Kevin WilsonClovis guard John Dawson rises for a dunk over Portales defender Zach Blaeser during the second quarter Friday night at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. Dawson scored 11 points in Clovi... Full story
Boys Farwell 63, Lockney 50 Farwell (12-2) — Colton Morris 20, Austin Mason 12, Ruben Gutierrez 9, Kurt Lankford 7, J.J. Herrera 4, Collin Christian 4, Luis Galvan 3 (1), Christian Pena 2, Bretton Stancell 2. Totals 23 13-22 63. Lockney (2-10) — Kidd 22, Teeter 9, Hooten 8, Dunbar 5, Cortez 4, Fulton 2. Totals 16 17-30 50. Farwell 25 17 13 8 — 63 Lockney 11 16 14 9 — 50 3-pointers — Farwell, Mason 3, Galvan. Lockney, Hooten. Junior varsity — Farwell 58, Lockney 39. Bovina 72, Adrian 34 Bovina (8-3) —Abel Rocha 30, Andrew Ma... Full story
Sunland President Jimmie Shearer calls Friday's deal with federal regulators to resume some operations next week a Christmas gift. File photo Portales peanut company Sunland Inc. is set to open some operations, including the shelling of millions of pounds of Valencia peanuts, the day after Christmas after reaching a deal with the Food and Drug Administration Friday. The Portales peanut company that had its license yanked after being linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak,...
Editor's Note: One of the best things about Christmas are the many children's letters to Santa sent to us by the kids or forwarded to us by the U.S. Postal Service for sharing with the community. Sometimes humorous, at times touching, these letters are presented as written by the many children so full of hope and joy this holiday season. Enjoy. Santa North Pole Christmas list To Santa want for Christmas. 1. What i want for Christmas is a I phone 4 with a case on it a soccer...
Today's focus: Family W2 Household members: 5 Children: 4 Special circumstances: This family has a single mother who has just been blessed with a new house. With moving into this house, she has had to buy some furniture and beds for the children. This has left very little to buy Christmas toys. Clothing needs: Boys size 8, shoe size 3 1/2; boys size 8, shoe size 3; boys size 6, shoe size 11; boys size 12 months, shoe size 12 months. Toys list: Boy, 10, bicycle or games; boy, 9, football or video games; boy, 5, any...
ALBUQUERQUE — A troubled New Mexico peanut butter plant that had its licensed yanked after being linked to a widespread salmonella outbreak reached a deal Friday to resume some operations the day after Christmas under the watchful eye of federal regulators. A consent decree filed in federal court says Sunland Inc., the nation's largest organic peanut butter producer, can reopen if it hires an independent expert to develop a sanitation plan, which then must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Conditions at the p... Full story
