Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — It’s been spring time in eastern New Mexico for more than a month, but nobody told Mother Nature. Winter weather conditions are expected in Curry and Roosevelt counties Friday night and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Albuquerque. The winter storm conditions will be most evident in northern and central areas of the state, with an NWS special weather statement noting, “Major travel corridors will be impacted by accumulating snow, especially along Interstate 25 between Glorieta Pass and Raton...
Today • Preschool story hour — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Theme: April showers bring May flowers. Information: 575-769-7840 • Teen program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library for ages 13-18. Activity: Sponge-stamped pillows. Information: 575-356-3940 • Preschool storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Do Like a Duck Does. Information: 575-356-3940 • The Devised Project: Departures — 7 p.m. performance at University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Admission: $5. Information: 575-562-1011 ...
A special day for the Clovis Municipal Schools is almost here; the occasion is the CMS Job Fair. This will, in fact, be the second job fair held, repeated because our first job fair last year was so successful. At the first event, approximately 25 percent of attendees were hired on the spot, provided with letters of intent. The nature of the American workforce has changed dramatically in recent years. Given a combination of factors — from technology advances to increased m...
Texico High grad gets scholarships STILLWATER, Okla. — A Texico High School graduate was presented with a pair of agriculture scholarships worth $1,500, according to a release from Oklahoma State University. Sabra Barnett, now a senior at OSU, received a $1,000 Advance Food Company Endowed Scholarship and a $500 Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship. She is studying food science and serves on the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Student Council and the Oklahoma Collegiate Cattlewomen. She was a...
PORTALES — Anyone who failed to register a team for Eastern New Mexico University's Mud Volleyball Tournament now has another chance to do so, and it's all thanks to inclement weather. Sara Connelly, the event's director, said it was rescheduled to May 6 from its original date on Saturday because of a possibility of rain and low temperatures. The new deadline for registration is 4 p.m. May 4. Entry will cost $100 for a team of six to eight players, and registration forms c...
CLOVIS — A pair of parents were recognized for their volunteerism by the Clovis school board Tuesday night. Marcus and Xzylina Anthony of Clovis were named the district's volunteers of the year for their help towards Mesa Elementary in balloon sales, the school carnival, and weekly popcorn sales. The honor was presented by Superintendent Jody Balch and Mesa Principal Julie Howell during the school board's regular meeting. "They work together for the benefit of their d...
PORTALES — Area residents are in for a unique experience this weekend with a production created by Eastern New Mexico University students. "They have been fantastic," theater professor Janeice Scarbrough said of the students who have written and produced the play. "It's kind of a tradition here that we do a lot of work that comes from the students. I believe in the new voice of our students, so we have always had a collaborative process. What's different about this is it is a...
CLOVIS — James Berckefeldt is going to have to travel for wherever higher education takes him. But he's used to that. Berckefeldt, like many other CCC students, attended the Clovis Community College Transfer Fair Wednesday to see what his next step would be after an associate's degree in nursing that has him commuting from Carlsbad four times a week. "It is six hours each day," Berckefeldt said, "but it's a far better program" than the small Eastern New Mexico University branc...
I discovered some years ago that I have an unusual knack for giving away other people’s money. Not only is it easy to do, it is highly satisfying. That is only one of the reasons I look forward to the annual scholarship and awards ceremony at Eastern New Mexico University. This year’s version happened Tuesday, and 418 students left the Campus Union Ballroom with a total of $376,000 worth of scholarships. I started attending this event about 20 years ago when my Uncle Jack Wil...
On this date ... 1982: A half-inch of rain was reported northwest of Melrose and most of the region got wet. Weather observers reported House received 8/10 of an inch, in addition to hail. Other moisture totals: Clovis - .70 of an inch; Cannon Air Force Base - .32; Texico - .30; Grier - .21. 1957: Clovis school officials said they were alarmed by reports of hazing. Superintendent Travis Stovall said "something will be done and done immediately if it is not halted," the Clovis...
PORTALES — Portales High senior Jeremie Karngbaye signed an official letter of intent Wednesday to play basketball at New Mexico Military Institute's junior college for the 2017-18 season. Leading the Rams to a 2017 Class 4A state title game, Karngbaye had several options as to where he could continue to play after graduation. After some time considering his options, the senior chose NMMI for several reasons. "I liked the trainers and program," said Karngbaye. "I feel like it...
The following is a list of area high school and college graduations: High schools Elida: 6 p.m. May 12, Elida High School Gymnasium Clovis Christian: 2 p.m. May 13, Living Stones Nazarene Church Faith Triumphant: 7 p.m. May 13, Faith Triumphant School Fort Sumner: 6 p.m. May 19, Fort Sumner High gymnasium Clovis: 6 p.m. May 19, Curry County Events Center Texico: 2 p.m. May 20, Texico Sports Arena Dora: 3 p.m. May 20, Guy Luscombe Gymnasium Melrose: 7 p.m. May 20, Melrose High Gymnasium Grady: 5 p.m. May 21, Grady High School...
The following is a sampling of calls for Portales police, fire and sheriff: Tuesday • 11:45 a.m.: Ambulance requested, 300 block South Avenue S • 12:08 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 600 block Wylie Cox Circle • 2:08 p.m.: Remove subject, 900 block Redwine Quincy • 2:49 p.m.: Criminal damage, 2100 block West University Drive, report taken • 3:01 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1900 block Westview Garnet Road • 4:45 p.m.: Juvenile problem in progress, 500 block East 17th Lane • 5:17 p.m.: Ambulance requested, 1100 block West Fir Stre...
The following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for the Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Tuesday • 2:07 a.m.: Failure to pay fines, 900 block of Hinkle Street • 3:51 a.m.: Fraud, 1300 block of N. Prince Street • 7:26 a.m.: Criminal damange, 1500 block of Echols Avenue • 7:37 a.m.: Driving on suspended/revoked license, intersection of State and Main • 8:21 a.m.: Extortion, 3000 block of Sheridan Street • 10 a.m.: Criminal damage, 2100 block of W. Grand Avenue • 10:23 a.m.: Burglary, 160...
HOBBS — The Clovis High boys golf team gave themselves a shot in the arm heading into the state golf tournament with a team win Wednesday at Hobbs. The boys, with Kolt Bennett and David Maldonado in the top five, grabbed a team score of 319 to top Carlsbad (324), the host Eagles (328) and Artesia (337). Interim boys coach Dale Fullerton felt the boys had some chances to knock some shots off the score, but had a good day overall. “It started off cold and windy,” Fullerton said, “and by the back nine it warmed up and got nic...
RICHARDSON, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University freshman Marcus Parker has picked up his second Lone Star Conference men’s track athlete of the week award from the Lone Star Conference, according to a Wednesday LSC release. Parker took three first-place finishes last weekend at the West Texas A&M Invitational, with all earning provisional marks in the upcoming Division II championships. He holds the fourth-best 100-meter time at 10.27 seconds, finished the 200 in 21.06 seconds and anchored the 400-meter relay team’s time...
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University junior pitcher Austin Paisar was named the South Central Region pitcher of the week Wednesday by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, according to a release from the college. Paisar’s honor comes two days after his award as the Lone Star Conference pitcher of the week. He earned both awards on the strength of his start in Friday’s 7-2 win over Angelo State. In his first Friday night started of the season, he struck out a school-record 14 batters and scattered eight...
Editor's note: This is one in a series profiling local educators each week. The dream to become an educator was manifested in James Elementary School first-grade teacher Shana Mead at an early age. "My kindergarten teacher inspired me. I've always wanted to be a teacher or a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. I chose this one," she said. Mead grew up in Portales, graduated from Eastern New Mexico University, and has taught all seven years of her career at James. What keeps you going...
Today • High Plains Patriots — 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Ingram room at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-749-2955 Friday • Roosevelt County Commission workshop — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 Tuesday • Relay for Life Committee — 5:15 p.m. in Ingram Room at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-714-1925 • Relay for Life Captains — 6:15 p.m. in Ingram Room at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-714-1925 • Roosevelt County Commission — 9 a.m. in commission room...
