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The only constant for Jaye Crockett is that he’s constantly on the move with his basketball career. Crockett, the No. 2 scorer in Clovis High history behind Bubba Jennings, is getting set to rock one more jersey overseas. This time it’s Le Portel...

There’s nothing worse than when a quick look at a basketball story turns into a LeBron James-Michael Jordan debate. It always gets lost that we’re debating different eras, rules and opponents, and always gets heated. Jordan fans bring up six-for-...

CLOVIS — A group seeking the state’s sixth and final racino license took its message to the Clovis City Commission Thursday night. Gayla Brumfield and Tom Martin of Vision 2020 spoke during the meeting’s public comment portion. No action was...

Trial and error is one of our most important processes. You’ll never truly appreciate what you do like, until you figure out what you don’t like. One of my favorite movie trilogies, despite the simply-awful third part, would have to be “Back...

CLOVIS — To have a big senior season for the Clovis Wildcats, Colson Faircloth didn’t need to prove himself as a college-level pitcher. Turned out, being Colson Faircloth was enough. Following a season where he was one of many things that went ri...

If I need a friend to call or text, all I need to do is cook a complicated lunch. Only when I need to take Pot A down to medium high, Pot B off the heat altogether and add one-third of Mixing Bowl 2 to Mixing Bowl 1 will that message come. Like...

In this small patch of New Mexico, I’m probably better known than the average person. It’s a tiny, tiny bit of fame, and not much fortune, but I’ve never had an issue with that. Being Twitter famous? That’s a different story. I’ve had a Twi...

CLOVIS — Back in 2017, the people organizing the Draggin’ Main Music Festival and the people organizing the Clovis Music Festival thought they could be better together. “That was a huge test for both sides,” Draggin’ Main co-founder Gene...

“It could have been different somehow, if I’d known what I know now.” So goes the tale from Doug Stone in his hit, “Why Didn’t I Think of That.” It’s a universal tale of regret put to song, and it’s part of what Stone will bring to th...

CLOVIS — A corrections officer accused of helping three inmates escape the Curry County Adult Detention Center Friday is back at the center. This time, it’s on the other side of the cell doors. Sarina Dodson, 28, was booked into the detention...

Life has unwritten rules. Always double down on 11. Never cross the streams. You can’t date your friend’s sibling unless you’re considering marriage. When it comes to baseball, I usually think unwritten rules exist because they’re too stupid...

And now, a dramatic reading of one of my favorite recent comedies, “Scrubs,” where newer doctor John “J.D.” Dorian tells mentor Perry Cox he’s no longer an inexperienced doctor. Dorian: Don’t be mad, Perry. This day was bound to come....

I know many of us are using this weekend to honor those we lost in Memorial Day. Others are using the time just to enjoy family and friends, and maybe an air show. However you choose to spend your time, spend it well. I plan to do these things, plus...

I’ve never had anything against the Women’s National Basketball Association, but I’ve never considered it appointment TV either. I don’t mind the fact there have been less than 20 dunks in league history. You kind of sign up for that when...

With a few exceptions, people’s tastes get more picky — no, refined — as they age. I’m not one of the exceptions. I stopped eating Ramen noodles a short time after I learned how to do more than boil water. I understand pulp is part of...

CLOVIS — Lonnie Baca was the dark horse of dark horse candidates for the Clovis High athletic director position. In fact, he was initially mentioned only as a finalist for the boys’ basketball coaching job. But Baca applied for both, and his...

CLOVIS — Officials with Clovis Municipal Schools hope to have a new boys basketball coach in place by the end of next week. A new athletic director may also be selected next week. Five are set to interview Tuesday and Wednesday for the basketball...

CLOVIS — Hours after a city-county shared services agreement was voted down by the Curry County Commission, Clovis city commissioners also decided to return to the drawing board. The artists, so to speak, weren’t happy about it. By a 7-1 vote, ci...

We’re seeing plenty of reboots these days. Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four get a new series every decade. “Roseanne” is back on ABC, and “Double Dare” is coming back to Nickelodeon. Why are we seeing so many? In some cases, like those...