Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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STAFF WRITER [email protected] In her four years playing softball at Eastern New Mexico University, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Velasquez has had to deal with a lot of change. She’s done it all with optimism and a smile. “When I came here, I was an infielder for the first two years,” said Velasquez, who is hitting .294 this season. “But we got some new players and the infield positions became solidified, so I moved to the outfield. I get to play more now, and it’s fun and exciting.” In addition to position changes, she’s also had...
Staff report In an effort to update the city’s water storage tanks, Portales has submitted an application to the Water Trust Board, which is part of the state Water Authority, for $12.3 million in funding. John DeSha, the Portales public works director, explained why the repairs are necessary. “The repair and rehabilitation is necessary to continue running the tanks in the future,” said Public Works Director John DeSha. “We also have to replace the anti-corrosion painting, replace some things to bring them up to code and som... Full story
STAFF REPORT link Staff photo: Alisa Boswell Eastern New Mexico University Employee Bryan Hahn accepts his Spirit of Eastern Award on stage at the ENMU theater Wednesday during the awards ceremony. Award recipients from 2014 presented the awards to this year’s recipients. There is no higher honor than the Spirit of Eastern Awards, according to President Steven Gamble. “Every person at Eastern is important to the university, no matter where he or she works,” Gamble told his aud...
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Editor’s note: Following is one in a series of profiles about graduating high school seniors. Faith Triumphant Christian School Seniors Tasha Cathey, 18, would like to attend Eastern New Mexico University in the fall. “It seems like a great school and I can stay in my hometown while link Cathey I’m figuring out exactly what I want to study in college,” she said. Cathey said she is interested in many degrees but has not yet decided which one she will pursue. Cathey participated... Full story
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Staff report Bridge replacement work is going on this week at three bridges in Curry and De Baca counties. The work, according to a release from the state Department of Transportation, is part of a $4 million project. Work will include bridges at: - Mile marker 20 on N.M. 209 near Broadview in Curry County for bridge removal and replacement. - Mile marker 7 of U.S. 84 in De Baca County for preventative maintenance. - Mile marker 18 of U.S. 84 in De Baca County for preventative maintenance. Motorists can expect lane... Full story
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Today • ENM Spring Job Fair — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center at 801 Schepps Blvd. Information: 575-762-7714. n Preschool story time — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940 Friday • International graduation ceremony — 3 p.m., Eastern New Mexico University President Steve Gamble will sash spring 2015 international graduates. Information: 575-562-1011. Saturday • New Mexico Clean & Beautiful cleanup — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memorial Building/City Park. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Prizes for largest group...
Staff Report Bailey Rowley qualified for state and the Rams girls golf team took another step in their bid to qualify for state as a team as their top players shot a combined 405 Wednesday at the Eddy County Invitational in Carlsbad. Rowley shot an 89, beating the state qualifying score of 94 for the course, and Janae Hale shot an 84 to beat the score as well. For Rowley she qualified for state, shooting below the state score for the third time this season. “Whenever we play on a new course we have to go in blind,” said Ram...
link Betty Williamson A bit of good news It might seem premature in April to slap a label on the whole year, but I am ready to offer up 2015 as the Year of the Lilac. Judging by the number I’ve seen (and best of all, smelled) in glorious bloom this year, it’s clear others share my appreciation of this hardy shrub. I owe my lifelong love of lilacs to Oscar Watson, a man I never met. According to stories told by my dad, Oscar was an early homesteader in these parts. His sha...
On this date …link 1950: Portales’ five Baptist churches set an all-time record for Sunday school attendance, Rev. L.A. Doyle said. Doyle said 1,525 people were in Sunday school, shattering the previous record by 137. 1910: I.D. Johnson, 6, arrived in Clovis by train with his parents. “He learned to swim at a lake located on the corner of what is now 10th and Main Street,” his son, Bob Johnson wrote in a report for the history book “Curry County, New Mexico.” “He earned...
Staff writer link Brittney Cannon Two things in life are certain: death and taxes. Which is more pleasurable, though, is still up for debate. I kid, of course — I would rather pay my taxes than die. I’m too young, after all, and have at least three-quarters of my life still ahead of me. But I, honestly, would rather not pay taxes … just don’t tell the IRS. It may be worth it, though, to take a look at what our taxes actually pay for, and how we all as a whole, as a team, b... Full story
Word on the Streetlink Students from James Bickley Elementary came in third place in the “Brand Aid” challenge at the April 11 Destination Imagination competition in Albuquerque. “Their project had to be a community outreach project,” said Mesa Elementary teacher Shawn Pelfrey. “They had to come up with a slogan and a logo to address a community need, and they chose water conservation.” Third through fifth grade students Aaleiya Bell, Hannah Sanchez, Adam Dixon, and Angel G...
link Derek Major PNT staff writer It took seven long days for the verdict to happen, but the family of Odin Lloyd finally has their justice. Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of the murder of Lloyd and a host of other charges in connection. He was immediately sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. After the verdict was read, there was a host of emotions in the courtroom. Hernandez sat down almost immediately in the...
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The Clovis City Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include: - A request from the Curry Residents Senior Meals Association for $10,000 in assistance due to a budget cut caused when the organization failed to make meal service benchmarks. Representatives from CRSMA said the missed benchmark was due to numerous days of service missed from maintenance issue and inclement weather. - A request to rezone a multi-family district on Tennessee Street to mixed... Full story
By: Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy link Cindy Kleyn-Kennedy Clovis students recently made us proud at the Festival Romanico at Eastern New Mexico University. Festival director J. Vitelio Contreras, associate professor of Spanish, has described the event as a “celebration of being bilingual” and “bilingualism is an asset to your life.” The daylong festival was held at ENMU’s Becky Sharp Auditorium and in the Campus Union Ballroom and included arts and crafts, in addition to student presen...
Taking applications... - We’re sprouting spring job fairs everywhere. Locally, there’s one from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Clovis Civic Center. Then May 1 in Albuquerque, there’s a job fair strictly for veterans at Isleta Resort & Casino. Stretch your mind... - Your body, too ... at An Afternoon of Yoga is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in Oasis State Park. You’ll need $5 — the park entry fee — and to check out a Facebook page called Yoga Flow for Sexual Assault Awareness for more details. Coming up... - Round two of the... Full story
By: Kevin Wilson link Kevin Wilson Two Thursdays ago in Pennsylvania, an eighth-grade student was in the nurse’s office awaiting treatment. The Pledge of Allegiance played over the intercom, and the student declined to stand for personal reasons. The nurse asked why the student didn’t stand; the student said it was voluntary, and she needed no further explanation. According to a letter sent to the district: - The nurse told the student to leave because, “I have the right...
District 4-3A Texico 4, Eunice 3 Eunice 003 000 0 — 3 2 1 Texico 101 020 x — 4 10 3 Bryce Jenkins, Bryce Foltz (6) and Armando Rodriguez; Hayden Spears (7 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO) and Brock Thompson. Top hitters — Eunice: Jenkins 1-2, run, BB. Texico: Spears 2-4, run; Rafael Maldonado 2-4, run; Matt Odegaard 1-3, 2-run HR; Tanner Dickerman 2-3, 3B, RBI. Records — Eunice 7-6 (2-1), Texico 10-6 (1-2). Junior varsity — Texico 7, Eunice 2.... Full story
Today Pre-K Story Hour — 10:05 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840 Eastern New Mexico Spring Job Fair — 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd. information: 575-762-7714 City Commission Meeting — 5:15 p.m., Clovis City Hall. Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 10 a.m., Portales City Hall. Information: 575-769-7828 Saturday Curry County Youth Supporters Annual Dinner and Dance — Curry County Event Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., brisket dinner 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Live ente... Full story
On this date ...link 1950: Portales’ five Baptist churches set an all-time record for Sunday school attendance, Rev. L.A. Doyle said. Doyle said 1,525 people were in Sunday school, shattering the previous record by 137. 1910: I.D. Johnson, 6, arrived in Clovis by train with his parents. “He learned to swim at a lake located on the corner of what is now 10th and Main Street,” his son, Bob Johnson wrote in a report for the history book “Curry County, New Mexico.” “He earne... Full story
