Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Eastern New Mexico University is offering non-credit classes for children and adults this semester. These courses are geared toward individuals who may not be enrolled as full-time students but who are looking to take classes that allow flexibility in their schedule. Christina Calloway: CMI staff photo Students in Julie Gawehn's zumba class practice a routine Monday at Greyhound Arena. Each class lasts an hour. "It's kind of a way of giving to the community in terms of opportunities to have different experiences," said Kim... Full story
Erinn Burch admitted receiving the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award was a huge surprise minutes after being honored in front of the audience gathered Friday for the chamber's annual banquet. "I just feel like I do my job and I'm glad for what I get to do everyday," said Burch, who has served as the executive director of United Way of Eastern New Mexico since 2002. "I love what I do. I love the chance I have to work together with the community.... Full story
A moment of bonding between Charlie Crane and a group of international students from Eastern New Mexico University during a storm was the birth of the First Baptist Church international student ministry. A severe thunderstorm blew in as Crane and 13 ENMU students tried to set up camp at Ute Lake after a boating trip 20 years ago. Crane said he and the students became close that night and the ENMU international student's club sort of adopted him. Over the years the ministry has allowed Crane and his wife Martha to share the...
Maura Mohesky made an important step toward competing in the national spelling bee in Washington, D.C., when she spelled the word wanderlust correctly Saturday at the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee. Mohesky, a seventh-grader at Portales Junior High, won the senior division of the county spelling bee and will advance to state finals March 23 in Albuquerque. Mohesky said the contest was a little challenging but was a lot of fun. CMI staff photo: Benna Sayyed Roosevelt County Spelling Bee junior division champion Ashley...
Clovis Christian School fourth-grader Ariel Kokoricha spelled high-school level words with confidence Friday at the Curry County spelling bee. It earned Kokoricha the title of Curry County Scripps Spelling Bee champion, Her winning word was "strudel." Kokoricha and 23 others from eight schools across the county competed for the title and a chance to advance to state finals March 23 in Albuquerque. A panel of three judges wrote down each letter as students spelled words and...
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaches, Edmond C. Rollins remembers his days as a young man in southern Louisiana when racial tensions were strong between blacks and whites. Restrooms and water fountains designated for "whites" and "colored" also come to Rollins' mind. Rollins, 62, senior pastor at Wannamaker Baptist Church in Dover, Okla., said he is proud to have the opportunity to share his experience with civil rights on Monday. He will speak at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day rally in Clovis following the annual...
Amy Sears started college at age 33 to become an educator and to set a good example for her daughters. "I kind of got married, had children and then realized I wanted to get into college because I wanted all my girls to go to college," said Sears, who has four daughters ranging from 14 to 21 years old. "They see me going through school now. They want to go right after (high) school. They don't want to wait." Sears is part of a large percentage of adult students in the area who work, have returned to school and take online...
Jo Beth Massey knits shawls to be blessed by her and her fellow knitters to give to anyone in need of prayer. Massey, 63, said shawl recipients have said there is a special warmth and inner comfort felt when trying on a prayer shawl. Massey's group, the Prayer Shawl Circle at First United Methodist Church, is made up of six to eight women from the Portales area who meet regularly to knit and crochet garments to be blessed. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Prayer Shawl Circle founders Jo Beth Massey, left, and Geneta Lowman knit...
Spring semester classes begin Monday at Eastern New Mexico University. Here is information that could be helpful to students and those interested in learning a little about ENMU. Spring semester information: - Registration has started - To register for classes visit enmu.edu or visit the registrar's office in the administration building. - The drop, add and late registration period ends on Jan. 18. - Information: 562-1011 Tips for registration: - Returning students can register online at enmu.edu or visit the registrar's...
Portales' Jon Birdsong has been a painter for more than 40 years and has taught art to grade school students in Amarillo, Hereford, Canyon and Austin, Texas and Portales. Birdsong is a watercolorist who primarily paints wildlife and landscapes but also dabbles in acrylics. His focus is now the New Mexican southwest. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Jon Birdsong stands next to a recently completed acrylic painting in his studio at South Avenue B and 14th Street in Portales. The pa... Full story
Portales police are investigating what Chief C. Douglas Jones referred to as a serious counterfeiting ring in the area. Police have received about 16 reports of counterfeit money received by cashiers at chain retailers and locally owned businesses throughout the past three weeks, according to Lt. Pat Gallegos, investigative commander with the police department. Jones said officers have recovered counterfeit 100s, 50s, 20s and 10s. The counterfeit bills have the same serial numbers, imperfect watermarks and ridges and lack... Full story
Jamie Rose started collecting exotic shoes about two years ago. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Jamie Rose, executive assistant to the Portales Police chief, works at her desk Friday at the Portales Police Department. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo A display of Jamie Rose's favorite high heels. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Jamie Rose, executive assistant to the Portales Police chief, shows her Iron Fist zombie stompers, the pair of heels that started her exotic shoe collection.... Full story
A walk through a west Clovis neighborhood on Saturday turned into an early visit from Santa Claus for Billy Jo Facio and her children. While walking, Facio discovered the Kids Auction at the Lighthouse Mission, an event that placed more than 200 toys in the hands of 72 children. Children from Portales and Clovis benefited. No money was involved. "I've never seen a kid's auction before and it's pretty cool," Facio said. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Amber Facio, middle, picks up a collection of at least 15 teddy bear... Full story
The days may get shorter in December, but Portales hasn't seen brighter nights. Local community members take pride in lighting the town, driven by the Christmas spirit to decorate their homes. Thousands of lights, an array of colors and lovable Christmas characters occupy the homes and yards of many Portales residents who decorate their homes influenced by what's unique to them. Here are a few residents on the inspiration behind their homes and Christmas spirit: - Rudy and Carmen Ornelas of Portales take pride in motorcycle...
WT Whitecotton's volunteerism at the Bee Hive Homes of Portales allows him to trade Bible scripture lessons to senior citizens for knowledge on life. Whitecotton, a junior at Floyd High School and resident of Portales, has participated in the Third and Kilgore Church of Christ youth group since age 12. The group allows him and about six other youth to explore and strengthen their spirituality by serving others. Each month Whitecotton and fellow group members bond with Bee Hive residents through Bible study, devotionals,... Full story
John Young has two loves, mini sprint car racing and basketball. He's also a straight-A student. Benna Sayyed: Clovis Media Inc. John Young, left, listens to a math lesson in his math class at Portales High School. Young is a forward on the Portales High School junior varsity basketball team and a champion mini-sprint car racer. Young began working on mini sprint cars with his stepfather Jerd Vinson, a professional mini-sprint racer, at age 6. He races a 600cc mini sprint car...
On a fixed income since 2008, Sharon Martinez and her husband worried about providing their daughters gifts this Christmas. Martinez said her daughters Destiny, Desirae and Angelina were used to a Christmas with many gifts before a traffic accident in 2007 and a continual spinal problem forced her to have two neck surgeries. Christmas for the Martinez girls has been going smooth so far this year due to the Operation Santa Cop gift-giving program Thursday at the Memorial Building. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune...
Shiloh Wyatt and his brother Judah spent Tuesday evening using their artistic creativity preparing Christmas cards that could brighten the holiday for U.S. military troops stationed overseas. The Wyatts worked with about four other boys sorting through a variety of colorful art and craft items to paste onto paper cutouts to make the cards. The card-making project was part of the Portales Public Library Tween program, which offers youth ages 9 to 12 years old a chance to explore various themes in an educational environment....
One of the last survivors of the Bataan Death March in Curry County returned from the war in good spirits despite spending 3 1/2 years as a prisoner, family members said. Johnston That was typical of Bud D. Johnston, they said, he always looked on the bright side. In this case he was alive. Johnston, who died Nov. 20 at Retirement Ranch at the age of 95, was among the 1,800 members of the 200th and 515th Coast Guard Artillery Units who were ordered to surrender to Japanese forces on April 9, 1942. The troops were forced to...
The last survivor of the Bataan Death March in Curry County returned in good spirits despite spending 3 1/2 years as a prisoner of war, family members said. That was typical of Bud D. Johnston, they said, he always looked on the bright side. In this case he was alive. Johnston, who died Nov. 20 at Retirement Ranch at the age of 95, was among the 1,800 members of the 200th and 515th Coast Guard Artillery Units who were ordered to surrender to Japanese forces on April 9, 1942.... Full story
?? Prize drawings and free breakfast were among the ways local retailers plied shoppers on Black Friday. Burns Do It Center staff prepared grilled pancakes in the morning to attract shoppers. Also, store merchandise such as kitchen and Christmas items were marked up to 60 and 70 percent off and a drawing for a $1,000 shopping spree was held. Burns Do It Center assistant store manager Adam Warren said staff saw a lot of new faces and business was steady throughout the day. According to Warren, Black Friday traffic tends to dec... Full story
Casey Hays taught English at Clovis High School for 11 years and then started writing her first book in 2008 shortly after she stopped teaching. Benna Sayyed: CMI staff photo Casey Hays reviews chapter one of her first published book "The Cadence" during work at the office of District Judge David P. Reeb. Hays' work hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the next four years working at the district attorney's office allowed her plenty of time to write. She said finding time to write...
Local organizations are working to raise money to provide gifts for those in need this Christmas. Here is a look at what organizations and agencies in Clovis and Portales are doing to brighten the holidays for others. Clovis The Clovis Police department is holding its Shop with a Cop program. Each child selected will receive a $100 gift card to shop with a member of local law enforcement. - Nomination forms are available at the Clovis Police department. - The deadline to turn in forms to the police department is 5 p.m. Dec.... Full story
Local retailers in Clovis and Portales have increased sales events to attract customers this Black Friday. Burns Do It Center in Clovis will have its first Black Friday sale since reopening at a new location last March. The store is holding a giveaway on Black Friday. A shopper's name will be drawn and the recipient will receive a $1,000 shopping spree at Burns Do It Center. Tony Bullocks: CMI staff photo College student Mary Burns of Denver came to Clovis to help her father J... Full story
Brian Hemminger focused on his target for a second Saturday, then hurled his spear toward a painting resembling a prehistoric animal that could have been his dinner thousands of years ago. Hemminger was among an estimated 50 people participating in the 12th annual atlatl dart throw at Blackwater Draw, site of Clovis man and one of the most important archaeological finds in North America. In 9,000 B.C. Paleo-Indians left traces of their presence along Blackwater Draw, an important hunting ground. Hemminger became interested...
