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Religion columnist C.S. Lewis writes that the very fact that time itself seems so strange and surprising to us is proof that we were not originally created to live in it as our natural habitat. Presumably, fish don’t feel wet in water, but we fight with time continually. Within just a few days I’ve officiated at the funeral of a dear friend, helped bear the caskets of my uncle and his dear wife to the open graves in the family cemetery I’ll be mentioning, and held in my...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] With the recent surge of dry weather combined with wildfires occurring elsewhere in the state, Clovis and Portales have taken significant precautions to prevent any large-scale fires in their respective cities. While there is no immediate risk of a large-scale fire in the city of Portales, severe conditions can potentially jeopardize what Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols calls the “urban wildland interface.” “Where you have wildland that interfaces with urban residential areas,...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Portales citizens and visitors from out of the city came together for a religious conference which began Monday evening and concludes today at the First Baptist Church. Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper On stage, from left, Tatum Robbs, Zach Grafe, Hannah Patrick, Kate Moberly, and Julia Esping perform worship songs Tuesday evening during the Biblical Worldview Conference. The Biblical Worldview Conference, hosted in collaboration with the...
There are a lot of moving parts on a tractor, or a combine, or any of an assortment of important pieces of equipment. There are standard types of preventive maintenance that you can (and better) do to keep the obvious parts from unnecessarily breaking down. But, no matter what you do, it’ll eventually stop working. It’s what moving parts do. Audra Brown Down on the Farm You grease the pivots, bearings, ball-joints, and anything else that turns, rubs, or looks at you funny....
Today • Friday Flix — 10:30 a.m. at the library for all ages. Movie: Cinderella. Information: 575-356-3940 Monday • July 4th Celebration 2016 — 9 p.m. at Portales Softball Complex on Industrial Road. Admission: Free. Information: 575-356-8541 Tuesday • Portales City Council meeting — 6:30 p.m. in council chambers at the Memorial Building. Information: 575-356-6662 ext 1012 • Roosevelt County Commission meeting — 9 a.m. in commission room at county courthouse. Information: 575-356-5307 Ongoing • Summer...
On this date … 1971: A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Portales public schools was filed in U.S. District Court by five students and the Chicano Youth Association. The lawsuit claimed school officials tried to “instill a feeling of insecurity and worthlessness” by punishing Mexican-American students who spoke Spanish on school property. In 1974, an appeals court found “undisputed evidence that Spanish surnamed students do not reach the achievement levels...
Terrier mix • Gender: Female Terrier mix • Age: 3-4 months old • Breed: Terrier mix • Story: This puppy was brought in as a stray. According to Tony Martinez, animal control officer, she’s a little shy and not very vocal so don’t worry about this dog barking throughout the night. Martinez says this dog is fine for any type of family and is small enough that she can even be an indoor-only pet. Martinez did say the puppy wasn’t a big attention seeker, but it is... Full story
The purple dinosaur of the 1990s was right when he said “Please and thank you, they’re called the magic words.” In Psalm 50:23, God says, “Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honors me.” In texting lingo, a little “ty” goes a long way. After days of bickering and arguing recently, my daughter, Laura, gave me a tight hug and uttered the golden words, “Thank you, mom,” followed by an, “I really mean it” for added emphasis. It was the real deal, not the...
For years, my cousins and I have talked about holding a reunion weekend, somewhere in the middle of all of us. We’d talked about meeting up in Arizona, or various other locations. Most recently, I volunteered Las Cruces, where my brother and sister-in-law live. I looked forward to those conversations, and thinking about such a grand get-together. And then my phone rang, and the world changed. Patti Dobson My cousin Karen told me that her sister Kelly was placed on life...
As the Dog Head Fire reached 95 percent containment Wednesday, out of the ashes arose questions about when the first report of the suspected human-caused wildland fire came in, what the early response was and if there were some decision to let the fire go as a controlled burn. The U.S. Forest Service, which is in charge of fighting the fire, categorically denies the latter. On its website Wednesday was this statement: “The strategy for this fire is and has always been full suppression.” Still, after smoke officially was... Full story
Trump or Clinton? It’s the question that seems to be on a lot of minds — not which candidate would be best as president, but which would be the least bad. It’s a false choice. Kent McManigal First of all, pretending those are your only choices is like saying you can only choose between hamburgers and tacos; nothing else. You are pretending the rest of the menu doesn’t exist. Yes, there are other choices. Insisting you choose between those two, because “Democrat or...
Rev. Terry Jones took over as senior pastor of the Dove World Outreach Center, an unaffiliated Christian denomination, in 2004. At that time, Dove World had approximately 100 members; at last count, it was said to have less than 50 members who actually attended services. Rube Render Jones received national attention in 2012 when he burned a Quran in Gainesville, Florida. He had burned several Muslim holy books and news reports claim this incited violence in Afghanistan that...
Staff Writer [email protected] With the recent surge of dry weather combined with wildfires occurring elsewhere in the state, Clovis and Portales have taken significant precautions to prevent any large-scale fires in their respective cities. While there is no immediate risk of a large-scale fire in the city of Portales, severe conditions can potentially jeopardize what Portales Fire Chief Gary Nuckols calls the “urban wildland interface.” “Where you have wildland that interfaces with urban residential areas,...
Jan Hus by an unknown artist via wikipedia.org Staff Writer [email protected] A man burned at the stake and accused of heresy six centuries ago is recognized today for his martyrdom, as a local church will demonstrate at its Sunday service. Wednesday marks the 601st anniversary of the death of an early 15th century Christian reformer. Jan Hus (also spelled John Huss), was a Bohemian philosopher whose ideas influenced Martin Luther about a century later. His followers,...
Staff Writer [email protected] Curry County personnel stand a step closer to moving into their newly renovated administrative digs at 417 Gidding Street. “We have received the certificate of occupancy for 417 Gidding,” County Manager Lance Pyle said. “SDV Construction is currently working on the punch list. We did a walk through and found some items that needed to be addressed, so they’re working on that and will have until July 19 to complete them.” Officials originally targeted a completion date of April for...
Local columnist There are a lot of moving parts on a tractor, or a combine, or any of an assortment of important pieces of equipment. There are standard types of preventive maintenance that you can (and better) do to keep the obvious parts from unnecessarily breaking down. But, no matter what you do, it’ll eventually stop working. It’s what moving parts do. You grease the pivots, bearings, ball-joints, and anything else that turns, rubs, or looks at you funny. You check and change the various fluids. Engine oil,...
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 12:03 a.m.: Criminal damage over $1,000, 200 block of Cameo Street. • 2:29 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 1100 block of Hinkle Street. • 4:27 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 700 block of West 21st Street. • 7:46 a.m.: Criminal damage, 700 block of West Ninth Street. • 9:01 a.m.: Found property, Prince and Seventh streets. • 9:08 a.m.: Failure to appear (misdemeanor), 200... Full story
On this date … 1971: A lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in Portales public schools was filed in U.S. District Court by five students and the Chicano Youth Association. The lawsuit claimed school officials tried to “instill a feeling of insecurity and worthlessness” by punishing Mexican-American students who spoke Spanish on school property. In 1974, an appeals court found “undisputed evidence that Spanish surnamed students do not reach the achievement levels attained by their Anglo counterparts.” “Portales,... Full story
Monday Kids Singing Talent Contest — 5 p.m. New Life Church, 517 W. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-3221. Kingswood United Methodist Church Celebration — 7 p.m. Greene Acres Park., Clovis. Information: 575-762-1253. Smoke on the Water Fireworks — 9 p.m. Greene Acres Park., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828. Portales celebration — 9 p.m. Portales Softball Complex, Industrial Rd., Portales. Information: 575-356-8541. Melrose celebration — 9 p.m. High School Stadium., Melrose. Information: 575-799-0043. Ongoing... Full story
Tuesday The American Legion Post 117 Auxiliary Unit meeting — 5:30 p.m. Post 117, 2800 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-4030 Portales city meeting — 6:30 p.m. Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662. Wednesday Clovis Chamber Ambassador meeting — 11:30 a.m. Clovis Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435. The meetings calendar is a daily listing of area public meetings. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at... Full story
Religion columnist What is patriotism? Patriotism consists of dedicated love and support, and protection of one’s country. Think about this question: If we eliminate the emotional part of patriotism, what do we have? I am one of those sensitive people that gets teary eyed when some band plays “The Star Spangled Banner.” I even became visibly moved in the church service last week when the congregation sang “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Is something wrong with me? Some... Full story
Religion columnist The purple dinosaur of the 1990s was right when he said “Please and thank you, they’re called the magic words.” In Psalm 50:23, God says, “Giving thanks is the sacrifice that honors me.” In texting lingo, a little “ty” goes a long way. After days of bickering and arguing recently, my daughter, Laura, gave me a tight hug and uttered the golden words, “Thank you, mom,” followed by an, “I really mean it” for added emphasis. It was the real deal, not the “Thank you for shopping with us...