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Sesario Ramos, affectionately known as Dad, Grandpa, Chayo, and Coach Ramos, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Friday, January 12, 2024, in Clovis, New Mexico. Sesario was born in Grand Falls, Texas, and raised in Ft. Stockton, Texas, the beloved son of Florentino and Juanita Ramos. He dedicated much of his life to teaching and inspiring the youth in his community, specializing in sports, track and field, and boxing. A high achiever from a young age, Sesario excelled in...
More than 100 Xcel Energy customers in Clovis reported power outages as of 7:36 p.m. Monday, according to Xcel. Power was restored by 9 p.m., Xcel reported on its website. All outages appeared to be near the intersection of Mabry Drive and Prince Street. No cause for the outage was reported....
Near-zero temperatures have prompted Portales and Clovis school officials to delay the start of classes by two hours on Tuesday. "As we have continued to monitor the wind chill, predictions of potentially dangerous conditions have led to the decision to delay ... This will help give time for conditions to improve and ensure buildings are warm and ready to greet students and staff," Clovis school officials announced on their Facebook page. "According to the National Weather Service, temperatures tonight are expected to be as...
With temperatures in the single digits expected the next few days, the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration set for Monday evening in Portales has been moved indoors. Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of Campus Life and Portales’ Cultural Affairs Committee had planned to host a commemorative march outside. Instead, activities will move to the ENMU Campus Union Building starting at 6 p.m. Monday, according to information published on the university website. The gathering is set for the CUB Ballroom where refreshments wil...
Monday *Martin Luther King Jr. Day *Martin Luther King Jr. symbolic walk and rally – 9 a.m., Potter’s Park, 501 Upsilon Street, Clovis. March proceeds to Legacy Life Church, 622 Main St., Clovis. Rally speaker: Pastor David Lombrano. Information: call Joyce Pollard at 575-762-2752 or Yvette Gardner Pickett at 575-749-4529, or email [email protected] *Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative celebration – 6 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Sponsored by ENMU, the Office of Campus Life, and t...
On this date ... 1956: Clovis Veterinary Hospital at 104 Hull St. offered “complete facilities for your pets.” Services included bathing, boarding, clipping and grooming. Dr. E. E. Kraus could be reached by calling 5442. 1957: Clovis voters elected three newcomers to the City Commission, tossing out three incumbents. Winners were Manzy Simms, Gerry Deming and Ned Houk. Losers included Wayne Clements, Ted Waldhauser and O.G. Potter. 1958: Nita Northcutt was the new pre...
Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday – Friday): Clovis • Kalod Gardley, 36, failure to pay fines • Michaela Fallis, 30, child abuse – intentional • Charles Jordan, 33, shoplifting • Ezekiel Tarango, 24, reckless driving, homicide by vehicle • Derrick Tate, 31, out of state fugitive • Gideon Aucoin, 22, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Alexandra Dominguez, 38, driving while license suspended or revoked • Devyne Cook, 28, probation violation • Jose Gonzalez, 29, failure to appear on misdemeanor...
Question: What's toothy, about 73 million years old, and hails from south-central New Mexico? The answer: A new species of dinosaur, discovered by a team of paleontologists associated with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The new species, known as Tyrannosaurus mcraeensis, is an older relative of the world's most famous dinosaur — the Tyrannosaurus rex. The discovery, published by a group of researchers spanning New Mexico, the U.S., Canada and England, fundamentally changes paleontologists' u...
Lawmakers and advocates for a statewide program offering paid family and medical leave for workers hope an overhauled bill in this year's legislative session will assuage concerns in the business community and gain enough support to cross the finish line. Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, D-Albuquerque, said at a news conference Wednesday lawmakers are putting together a "stronger bill, better bill," with changes that could increase its chances of success. Many small-business owners spoke against a similar Senate proposa...
Monday *Martin Luther King Jr. Day Tuesday *Portales Municipal Schools board - 6 p.m., Board Room, L.C. Cozzens Administrative Offices, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 Wednesday *Clovis Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) — 1 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 *Eastern New Mexico University Regents — 1 p.m., Hacienda Conference Room, Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Information: 575-562-2121 Thursday *2023 State of the...
Clovis Monday: No School Tuesday: Breakfast: Mini Cinnamon Waffles. Lunch: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garden Salad w/Dressing, Chilled Pears & Cheesy Bread Stick or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Chef Salad. Wednesday: Breakfast: Colby Omelet & Tortilla. Lunch: Stuffed Baked Potato, Mini Carrots w/Dressing, Chilled Mixed Fruit & Whole Wheat Roll or (grades 6-12) Pizza or Bacon Cheeseburger, and Fries, or Chef Salad. Thursday: Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl. Lunch: Beef Enchiladas with El Monterrey Sauce & Fresh...
Curry Residents Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St. Clovis Monday: Closed Tuesday: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, & Sliced Peaches. Wednesday: Taco Salad (Chips, Beef, & Cheese), Salad, & Cake. Thursday: Green Chilie Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans, & Tapioca Pudding. (Board Meeting 3pm) Friday: BBQ Chicken Thigh, Potato Salad, California Blended Veggies, Garlic Toast, & Fruit Cocktail. Baxter-Curren Activity Center 908 Hickory, Clovis 575-762-3631 Monday: 8:30am Exercise, 10am Line...
The books listed below are now available for checkout at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. The library is open to the public, but patrons can still visit the online catalog at cloviscarverpl.booksys.net/opac/ccpl or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater” by Jaime Jo Wright. Barlowe Theater stole the life of Greta Mercy’s eldest brother during its construction. When Greta’s younger brother goes missing after breaking into the building, Greta engages the assista...
This is the second in at least a three-part series about my journey with skin cancer. After getting the reaction I had received from several medical professionals, I was pretty resigned to the fact that the biopsy taken by a Roswell dermatologist was going to come back positive for cancer. A week later, it did. The doctor told me the lesion on the top of my head, right in my bald spot, was positive for a type of skin cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. It is the...
Stephanie Price doesn't mind if you call her a "Jill of all trades." She's held jobs in different fields over the years, from newspaper offices to pipeline construction and more. Price took time from her day Tuesday to tell The News about her life. Q: Where did you grow up? What brought you to your home in Portales? A: I grew up in Paris, Texas. Love brought me to the area. My husband, Riley, is head baseball coach at Eastern New Mexico University. Before starting my career...
LUBBOCK – Down by one point at halftime, Farwell put together back-to-back 20-point quarters to pull away from Lubbock Christian 69-53 on Tuesday night. Sophomore Braddock Foster poured in 21 points for the Steers (13-9). Junior Ryder McElroy and senior Ruben Molina each added 11 points. The loss ended a six-game winning streak for the Lions (12-6). Leading the way for Lubbock Christian were seniors Trew Farris with 14 points and Carson Farnsley with 13. In other area boys action on Tuesday: Gruver 82, Bovina 32 – At Bov...
Clovis’ mayor’s position and four City Commission seats will be contested when voters go to the polls on March 5. Thirteen city residents signed up Tuesday for six positions on the ballot. All positions are for four years except the seat Debbie Zamora currently holds in District 3. Zamora was appointed to fill the seat vacated by David Bryant and that position is for two years. Early voting begins Feb. 6. We asked each candidate for their background and “Why do you want this job?” Their responses follow: Mayor Mike Morris...
ALAMOGORDO – Portales High’s girls used a strong second quarter to pull away from Alamogordo en route to a 48-32 victory on Friday night. It was the fourth consecutive win for PHS (12-4) in the Lady Rams’ third true road game of the campaign. Junior guard Myleigh Banda scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds for Portales. Junior guard Angel Ornelas added 12 points, including seven in the final stanza, and added five assists. Portales stretched a one-point lead to 20-10 at halftime, outscoring the Lady Tigers 13-4 in th...
FARWELL – Farwell’s basketball teams ran away from Amarillo Highland Park in District 3-2A action on Friday night, with the boys winning 71-17 and the girls rolling 78-11. In the boys’ tilt, the Steers (14-9 overall) rolled to a 41-11 halftime lead, putting three players in double figures for the game – junior Ryder McElroy (18) and seniors Cesar Snyder (13) and Corey Stancell (10) – in the district opener for both squads. Senior Ben Hoe led the Hornets (7-14). Meantime, the Lady Blue (22-3, 3-0 district), ranked second th...
