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  • Historic ranchland to hit market

    Haley Samsel, Syndicated content|Updated May 22, 2021

    Nearly 80,000 acres of historic ranchland in the Texas Panhandle will hit the market later this year, making it one of the last legacy cattle ranches to go up for sale in the state. The Turkey Track Ranch, nestled near the town of Borger in West Texas, was founded in the 1870s along about 26 miles of the Canadian River, according to Icon Global Group, the Dallas real estate broker leading the sale. Home to fertile grassland and diverse wildlife species, the property also sports oil and gas resources, a homestead house and sev...

  • Texas governor signs abortion ban

    Alex Briseno, Syndicated content|Updated May 22, 2021

    AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation Wednesday that abortion opponents call a milestone measure to protect life while advocates decry it as one of the most extreme restrictions in the country and vow to continue fighting it in court. The bill from Mineola Republican state Sen. Bryan Hughes sets a ban on abortion the moment a fetal heartbeat is detected, which is as early as six weeks, before many are aware of their pregnancy. The bill also allows any private citizen to file a civil lawsuit against abortion p...

  • La Casa prepping summer food program

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 22, 2021

    CLOVIS — La Casa Family Health Center is prepping for its summer food service program in Clovis, Portales, Texico and Melrose, beginning next month. The program, which will run June 1 through Aug. 8, is designed for children ages 1-18 who normally receive free meals provided by their respective schools. Breakfast and lunch will be served at the same time at each site’s drive-up location between 9:30 a.m. and noon every weekday: • Clovis: Clovis High School, CHS Freshman Academy, Marshall Middle School, Yucca Middle Schoo...

  • Senior calendar - May 23

    Updated May 22, 2021

    Curry Resident Senior Meals Association 901 W. 13th St., Clovis 575-762-9405 All meals served with 2% milk and tossed salad w/dressing Monday: Salisbury staek, mushroom gravy, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/margarine, pears Tuesday: Parmesan chicken, green beans, corn w/peppers, salad w/dressing, breadstick w/margarine, lemon pudding Wednesday: Baked ham w/pineapple sauce, sweet potato, green beans, carrots, cornbread w/margarine, chocolate cookie Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, peas...

  • School menus - May 23

    Updated May 22, 2021

    Clovis schools Monday: Manager’s choice Tuesday: Manager’s choice Wednesday: Manager’s choice Thursday: Cook’s choice, last day of school Portales schools Monday: Cook’s choice Tuesday: Cook’s choice Wednesday: Cook’s choice Thursday: Cook’s choice, last day of school Melrose schools Monday: Breakfast, sausage sticks, fruit; Lunch, BBQ chicken sandwich, fries, fruit Tuesday: Breakfast, ham breakfast bars, fruit; Lunch, combo burritos, fruit Wednesday: Breakfast, yogurt, berry blend; Lunch, chicken nuggets, celery, fruit T...

  • On the shelves - May 23

    Updated May 22, 2021

    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 clovis.polarislibrary.com or call 575-769-7840 to request a specific item for curbside pickup. “The Gentleman Spy” by Erica Vetsch. When his father and older brother suddenly pass away, the new Duke of Haverly is saddled with a title he never expected to bear. To thwart the plans of his scheming family, the duke impulsively marries a wallflower. Aft...

  • Festive foods ahead on show

    Sheryl Borden, Local columnist|Updated May 22, 2021

    Information on preparing festive foods and tips to help seniors protect their vision will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Festive foods usually indicates a special occasion, and Connie Moyers will demonstrate several recipes that can be for a special occasion or even for special times just with family and friends. She represents Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil and lives in Clovis. According to the Ame...

  • Appreciate local firefighters - and try not to be stupid

    Karl Terry, Local columnist|Updated May 22, 2021

    Whitewater in Portales is New Mexico True — maybe not. Sure, as soon as people investigate just a little they’re not going to book a whitewater rafting vacation in that fair city on the arid eastern plains of New Mexico. But with national headlines touting a successful swift water rescue by our city’s firefighters you can understand how people might be a little confused. I’ve told several people since our big flood that I haven’t seen water rise around here that rapidly very m...

  • Trippin' Again: You can still get your kicks on the Mother Road

    Skylerr Patterson, Staff writer|Updated May 22, 2021

    Editor's note: As we begin to see COVID-19 in our rear-view mirrors, travelers are cautiously returning to the roads. This series offers destination options for eastern New Mexico-area residents looking to get away for a few days. SANTA ROSA - The U.S. Highway 66 is commonly known as The Mother Road and was one of the original highways in the U.S. highway system. Route 66 was established on Nov. 11, 1926. Its original route went from Chicago to Los Angeles. Route 66 has since...

  • CHS tops Rams, Lady Rams

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 22, 2021

    CLOVIS - Clovis High's tennis squads posted dual-match victories over Portales High on Friday, winning the boys matchup 8-1 and the girls contest 7-2 at the CHS tennis courts. The PHS girls were playing a bit shorthanded, with seniors Laura Blaeser and Taryn Wood unavailable. Blaeser, who plays No. 1 singles, was at a college orientation while Wood, the No. 2 singles player who also teams with Blaeser at No. 1 doubles, was out with an illness. PHS coach Ann-Marie Bucksath...

  • Area earns 15 selections to NMHSCA all-state teams

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 22, 2021

    A total of 15 prep basketball players from Curry and Roosevelt counties were placed on the New Mexico High School Coaches Association’s all-state teams, including six on the first teams. Melrose led the way with five first-team selections. The boys 1A squad featured Devon Bailey, Trace Jackson and Tate Sorgen, while the girls 1A first team included Hailey Martin and Isabelle Sena. Jahvon Askew of Texico was named first-team in boys Class 2A. Portales placed Teagan Faust, Kylyie Paden and Taris Rippee on the Class 4A girls s...

  • Lady Demons earn 7-3 win over Portales

    the Staff of The News|Updated May 22, 2021

    PORTALES — Dexter jumped to an early lead on Friday and handed Portales High a 7-3 loss in the first game of a scheduled softball doubleheader at Wheeler Park. The second game of the twin bill was canceled after a lengthy lightning delay. The Lady Rams (0-2) were trailing 3-0 and had two on and one out in the bottom of the fifth when play was halted. PHS was slated to return to action a doubleheader at Clovis on Saturday. Junior Cashlin Fraze and sophomores Amanda Ornales and Kenzee Rowland all went 2-for-3 for the Lady R...

  • Cats avenge earlier setback

    Dave Wagner, Staff writer|Updated May 22, 2021

    CLOVIS - Clovis High's baseball team got its season off on the wrong foot with a loss at Lovington on May 4. It looked like there might be a repeat for a time on Friday night. But trailing 3-1 with two outs in the top of the third, Clovis catcher Donovan Ussery retrieved a potential wild pitch that bounced directly back to him and made a diving tag of Lovington's Victor Tejada at the plate. From there, it was all Clovis. Led by a combined seven hits and eight RBIs from...