Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Dog breeds, dog bites, homes for retired K-9s and animal killing contests are some of the animal-related issues that have made their way to the state legislature this year. Regardless of one's stance on animal issues, it's always interesting to take a peek at what our lawmakers' think is important in the non-human spectrum. Here are some of the proposals affecting animals and related humans: - House Bill 63 — Changes to state statute governing vicious animals proposed by Rep. Yvette Herrell, R-Alamogordo, would prevent l... Full story
Less than two weeks after Clovis residents celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, a plaque located in a city park was stolen and found destroyed Friday morning. Clovis Police Chief Steve Sanders said the 24-by-30 bronze plaque was located ground down and, "unfortunately, in pieces," at Clovis Recycling. Employees there had been warned to be on the lookout for the plaque on the basis of its value as scrap metal. "We've identified a suspect, but no arrest has been made at t... Full story
Clovis firefighters responded to a call about 4:30 p.m. Friday at 803 Hinkle to find heavy flames and smoke coming from an apartment, according to Dale Hand, battalion chief at Clovis Fire Station One. According to Hand: - There were no injuries. - Thirteen firefighters extinguished the fire in 50 minutes. - There was major damage to both apartments at the residence. - The fire did not affect neighboring homes. - The fire started in the south apartment where two occupants were living. The cause of the fire is under...
CLOVIS — A Clovis man has been convicted in a sexual assault case and sentenced to five years in prison. A Curry County jury Friday found 27-year-old Mario Alberto Pinela-Marquez guilty of second-degree criminal sexual penetration and concealing identity. Pinela-Marquez was accused of entering a room where a 19-year-old female was sleeping and sexually assaulted her while holding her down by her throat on May 4, 2011. The victim reported the assault to her sister and Clovis police were notified. Pinela-Marquez was arrested t... Full story
I guess I now have a vehicle with navigation. More accurately, I figured out my smart phone has a navigation app that actually works pretty good. With the hands-free device I bought with Christmas money, I can press a couple of buttons and speak a destination to get directions to my destination. After I missed my first turn in Santa Fe, I decided that the next exit would get me where I was going, but I wanted to be sure. I managed to get the destination entered and then was amazed when the thing began giving me turn-by-turn...
The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met Jan. 28, with President Nellie Dyer along with 17 members and five guests, Amie Griffith, Aida Smith, Amberlynn Mauldin, Mary Bell Cota and Patrick Kircher, present. Cathy Rankin led the opening ceremonies. Dannah Brown gave the Altrusa Accent, and Jennifer Hardin drew for the Queen of Hearts. Sheryl Borden and Dannah Brown conducted a reinstatement ceremony for Lori Ribble and Joyce Cone. Gaynelle Thomas talked of the upcoming Char-i-Tea, scheduled for March 2. Linda... Full story
The plot of the show was, on the surface, pretty sordid. That actually holds true for all of the several plots going on at the same time. Not sordid in the Nancy Grace sense, or the SVU sense. Just involving levels of manipulation and equivocation that most of us would not see ourselves falling prey to. - The adult woman, guest of honor at her own baby shower, left the roomful of guests and her daughter immediately began to spill the beans about what the adult woman had said, previously, about each of the guests. By the time...
The following books are available at the: Clovis-Carver Public Library Death At Sea World: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity by David Kirby examines one of the most intelligent, social and complex animals on earth as seen through the eyes of the scientists who study them and the people who risk their lives to train them, exploring the question of whether these remarkable creatures should be kept in captivity for entertainment. Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay provides an updated version of Hitchcock's Re... Full story
Information on making a kindle cozy, preparing and serving "clean" food and different ways to use grapefruit sections will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. For those who can't go anywhere without computer gadgets, Laura Bray, crafter and designer, will show how to make a kindle cozy that protects against scratches and dents when traveling. She represents Velcro USA, Inc. and lives in Aliso Viejo, Calf. Christy Kabbani and Nicky...
SAN ANTONIO — Brianna Bozon hit a two-out, two-run double in the second inning and pinch-hitter Faith Roberts delivered a two-out, two-run single in the fourth on Friday as St. Edward's edged Eastern New Mexico University 5-3 in the season-opening NCAA Division II College Classic softball event, hosted by St. Mary's. ENMU dropped to 0-2 for the day. The Zias lost earlier Friday to Lubbock Christian 10-0. ENMU continues play in the event today with games against Texas-Permian Basin at noon and host St. Mary's at 4 p.m. (...
Clovis elementary schools - Monday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Chicken Nuggets, green beans, grape tomatoes, chilled peaches, whole wheat roll. - Tuesday: Breakfast — Pancake sausage on a stick. Lunch — Soft taco and salsa, seasoned pinto beans, romaine lettuce and tomatoes, fruit juice. - Wednesday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito. Lunch — Hamburger on a bun, baked French fries, leafy green lettuce, sliced tomato, delicious apple. - Thursday: Breakfast — Mini pancakes. Lunch — Cheese enchiladas, Spanish rice, s... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis - Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. dance at La Casa Senior Center - Monday: 1 p.m., bingo and refreshments at Los Abuelitos, Portales - Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments - Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments - Thursday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Loteria (Spanish bingo) and refreshments - Friday: 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments - Daily: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing,...
First-year coach Mike Barbee says he plans to bring a bit of a new approach to Eastern New Mexico University track — hit your best events and hit them hard. The Greyhounds and Zias are slated to compete in the school's first indoor competition today since joining NCAA Division II in 1984 when they run in the Texas Tech Open at Lubbock. It's the first of four indoor meets for ENMU, including a Lone Star Conference championship meet scheduled for Lubbock later this month. Barbee, hired in November as the school's track and cros...
There is Super Bowl Sunday. But for eastern New Mexico, the warm-up is today's Salvation Army Souper Bowl. The annual fundraiser offers an enticing array of homemade and slow simmered soups. It's the sixth such event for The Salvation Army at 317 East Second St. in Clovis, an agency that serves Clovis and Portales. "This is our largest fundraiser next to our Christmas drive," said Salvation Army Maj. Jim Gallop. CMI staff photo: Tony Bullocks Linda Thrower of Clovis pours in w...
MEN Abilene Christian (10-9, 4-7 Lone Star Conference) at ENMU (8-11, 5-6) • When: 4 p.m. today at Greyhound Arena • Radio: KSEL-FM 105.9 • Last time out: ACU lost at home on Tuesday to West Texas A&M 78-69. ENMU erased a 17-point, second-half deficit on Wednesday for an 87-81 overtime victory at Angelo State. • Last meeting: ENMU beat the Wildcats 62-60 on Dec. 1 in Abilene, Texas, on junior G Rodney Blackmon's driving layup with two seconds left. • Of note: After road wins over WT and ASU, the Greyhounds are seeking t...
Sample ballots for Tuesday's school board elections in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Curry County Clovis • District 1 — Kyle D. Snider, R. Max Best • District 2 — Kenneth Charles Urban Grady • Position 3 — Bill L. Page, Emory Walon Jones, Leona A Powell • Position 4 — Alva D. Wilson, Phillip Joe Borden, Emory W. Jones Melrose • Position 4 — Tyler W. Belcher, Chase R. Roberts • Position 5 — Jay L. Draper Texico • Position 4 — Duwain Hill • Position 5 — Justin L. Barnes Roosevelt County Portale...
ARTESIA — Clovis High's girls used a fast start Friday night to breeze to their 13th consecutive victory. Sophomore guard Danni Williams scored 28 points and the Lady Wildcats built a 22-point halftime lead in a 69-45 thumping of Artesia. The Lady Cats (19-1) return to Rock Staubus Gym for a 7 p.m. game today against Roswell Goddard. Williams scored nine points in the first quarter, which ended with the Lady Cats well in command at 23-9. Junior guard Brandi Gomez finished with 12 points, and seven other players broke into t...
If his 9-for-9 night at the free throw line or his third-quarter dunk were any indication, senior Drew Cole found his Friday night a lot easier when there wasn't a defender between him and the basket. The third quarter was the same indication for the Wildcats, who ran an efficient transition attack to a 28-point period that paved the way for an 82-68 victory over Hope Christian at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. Cole finished with 17 points, while senior D.J. Blackmon scored 10 of...
ROSWELL — The Roswell High boys showed why they're the No. 1 team in Class 4A on Friday night. Senior post Anthony Olguin led four players in double figures with 24 points and the Coyotes got off to a fast start en route to an 80-58 victory over Portales High. Roswell High (17-2) bolted to a 23-13 lead after one quarter and never looked back. "I couldn't believe how well Roswell shot in the first half," PHS boys coach Rickie McBroom said. "They just shot extremely well, and a lot of them weren't easy shots. "Our kids p... Full story
Boys District 4-2A Texico 64, Santa Rosa 63 Texico (12-6, 1-0) — Gentry Doolittl 2, Kendall Naceanceno 14, Jonah Walls 8, Rallin Harris 4, Miguel Reyna 31, John Myers 2, D.J. Griego 3. Totals 27 5-11 64. Santa Rosa (9-10, 0-1) — Marcus Lopez 1, Zeke Sena 4, Issac Velasquez 14, Lawrence Aguirre 3, Robert Zamora 22, Jason Sanchez 13, Miguel Sisneros 6. Totals 22 8-13 63. Texico 23 15 15 11 — 64 Santa Rosa 11 20 14 18 — 63 3-pointers — Texico, Reyna 3, Naceanceno 2. Santa Rosa, Zamora 6, Sanchez 3, Velasquez 2. Junior varsity ...
"You and I are going to take out the hearth in front of the fireplace," said The Lady of the House. She loves home improvement projects. I rolled my eyes. "It's all good," she said. "Shouldn't take us more than an hour." Those were fateful words. "I'm sure it's just a plywood box covered in fake rock," she said, referring to the soon-to-be-dismantled hearth. We started chipping at the 30-year-old fake rock, it fell away like magic. We began to do a little fake rock dance as we carried away piles of the ancient material,...
