Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Morris Dale Stagner was born June 16, 1934, to John and Georgia Stagner, in Clovis, New Mexico. Morris contracted polio as a young boy and received numerous treatments and had numerous surgeries in connection with his battle with Polio. But under the steadfast love and care of his mother, Georgia Stagner, Morris won his battle with Polio, although he was left with some effects of the disease the rest of his life, but it did not keep Morris from leading an exceptional life....
Frank Herman Peña, age 78, of Portales, NM passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at The Chapel, 1500 Thornton St., Clovis, NM. Rosary will be on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:30 am at The Chapel with Rosalie Pacheco and Becky Lopez reciting the rosary. Funeral Service will be to follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Tony Peña officiating. Burial will take place at Portales Cemetery, 1600 E 3rd St., P...
(Seeds in parentheses) Boys Class 5A First round March 9 (at higher seeds) (1) Volcano Vista 85, (16) Santa Fe Capital 50 (8) Santa Fe High 66, (9) West Mesa 53 (5) La Cueva 78, (12) Eldorado 67 (4) Atrisco Heritage 84, (13) Farmington 77 (14) Sandia 69, (3) Rio Rancho Cleveland 61 (11) Albuquerque High 74, (6) Clovis 50 (7) Los Lunas 61, (10) Alamogordo 55 (2) Organ Mountain 79, (15) Roswell High 70 At The Pit, Albuquerque Wednesday’s quarterfinals Volcano Vista 69, Santa Fe High 42 La Cueva 80, Atrisco Heritage 70 A...
On this date ... 1951: A review of Roosevelt County Hospital’s first six months in operation found the average patient stay was four days. The hospital had admitted 492 patients, and 140 babies had been born. About 11 girls were born each month, compared to 10 boys born. The hospital had recorded five deaths in its first six months. 1951: Two Texas youth had been released to the custody of their parents after they “startled Portales” a week earlier when they were caught with 205 pounds of stolen explosives, The Porta...
CANYON, Texas – Unfortunately, it wasn’t Eastern New Mexico University’s day on Saturday. Averaging just over 90 points per game during the season, the Greyhounds suffered through several long droughts and dropped a 95-77 decision to Colorado Mesa at West Texas A&M’s First United Bank Center. Six-foot-9 junior forward Trevor Baskin, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference’s player of the year, scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds for the third-seeded Mavericks (28-4). They advanced to a 4 p.m. (MDT) Sunday semifinal...
Today *Spring Arts and Crafts Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission. More than 50 vendors. Food and drink available for purchase. Information: 575-935-5000 *Senior Spa Sunday – 1-5 p.m., TJ Nails and Spa, 621 Pile St., Clovis. Free hair washing, nail trims, and manicures to men and women ages 65 and up. Free refreshments provided by Tropical Twist Cafe and Daylight Donuts of Clovis. Information: 575-935-8008 Monday *Ongoing registration for the 50-Plus Senior Olympic Games – 1-3...
Editor’s Note: This is one in a continuing series of interviews with local officials. Gail Tarson was recently elected to serve on the Clovis City Commission. Q: Tell me about yourself, your family, your background, etc. A: I grew up in a small Arizona town similar to Clovis in culture and climate. I was raised in a two-parent household with six siblings, a mix of brothers and sisters. I was raised on caring discipline and unconditional love. I am married to Todd Tarson who works for UPS. Todd and I will celebrate 23 years o...
Three candidates for the Clovis Community College president position explored the area and were interviewed by the college’s trustees last week. Each candidate was given the opportunity to speak with several employee constituencies and the public before meeting with trustees. Each candidate was questioned by elected officials, representatives from Cannon Air Force Base and the public. After those public forums, the audience was encouraged to fill out a survey so they could give feedback for trustees review. “All the inf...
CANYON, Texas – After a flying start to the season, Eastern New Mexico University’s softball team has suddenly hit the meatier part of its schedule. The Greyhounds have played consecutive Lone Star Conference series against Lubbock Christian, Cameron, Angelo State and West Texas A&M. After posting their first win all-time against LCU in the series opener, they’ve lost 10 of the last 11. Wednesday, ENMU (15-14, 8-13 LSC) dropped a twin bill to second-ranked WT 9-0 and 9-1, both ending on the eight-run rule, to wrap up their...
Monday *City of Clovis Parks, Recreation, and Beautification Committee – 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654 Tuesday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 *Clovis Civil Aviation Board — 5:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: Amanda Brungart at 575-763-9618 *Clovis Municipal Schools board — 5:30 p.m., Board Room,...
