Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Judy Goos, center left, hugs her daughter's friend, Isaiah Bow, 20, while eyewitnesses Emma Goos, 19, left, and Terrell Wallin, 20,right (AP photo/Barry Gutierrez) AURORA, Colo. (AP) — An eager audience forgoing sleep to take in the midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" instead were witnesses Friday to a bloody mass shooting at a suburban Denver movie theater. Police said a man clad in black threw a canister that spewed smoke before he opened fire.Witnesses said that a...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library "Railroaded: the Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America" by Richard White tells the story of the great railroad projects of nineteenth-century America and how their operations rearranged space and time, remade the landscape of the west, opened new ways of life and work, and transformed America in the years following the Civil War. "The Decision" by Penny Vincenzing carries us back to the 1960s when Matt Shaw and Eliza Clark fall in love, marry,... Full story
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library "Railroaded: the Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America" by Richard White tells the story of the great railroad projects of nineteenth-century America and how their operations rearranged space and time, remade the landscape of the west, opened new ways of life and work, and transformed America in the years following the Civil War. "The Decision" by Penny Vincenzing carries us back to the 1960s when Matt Shaw and Eliza Clark fall in love, marry,... Full story
The members of the Encanto Garden Club of Clovis would like to take this opportunity again this year to inform our community about entering floral or plant exhibits at our up and coming Curry County Fair Flower Show. The fair will take place this year on the week of Aug. 13-18. The Curry County Fair Association publishes an annual fair book that gives a schedule of events, general information, rules and regulations and special rules of the departments in the various divisions. For residents who plan to place an entry in the f... Full story
The members of the Encanto Garden Club of Clovis would like to take this opportunity again this year to inform our community about entering floral or plant exhibits at our up and coming Curry County Fair Flower Show. The fair will take place this year on the week of Aug. 13-18. The Curry County Fair Association publishes an annual fair book that gives a schedule of events, general information, rules and regulations and special rules of the departments in the various divisions. For residents who plan to place an entry in the f...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m., bingo at Los Abuelitos Portales. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise;1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. free blood pressure and blood sugar checks; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m....
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 1 p.m., bingo at Los Abuelitos Portales. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise;1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. free blood pressure and blood sugar checks; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m. indoor exercise; 1 p.m. bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily activities, quilting and sewing; 10:30 a.m....
Information on designing and fitting strapless gowns and using stabilizers for craft projects will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Connie Crawford, president, CEO and designer for Fashion Patterns by Coni, will demonstrate how to design and fit strapless gowns by showing various bustier styles that illustrate the most common variations. She's from Hansville, Wash. Sue Hausmann is with Sulky of America, Inc., and she's going to share some tips and...
Information on designing and fitting strapless gowns and using stabilizers for craft projects will be the featured topics on "Creative Living" 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and noon on Thursday. (All times are Mountain.) Connie Crawford, president, CEO and designer for Fashion Patterns by Coni, will demonstrate how to design and fit strapless gowns by showing various bustier styles that illustrate the most common variations. She's from Hansville, Wash. Sue Hausmann is with Sulky of America, Inc., and she's going to share some tips and...
Greathouse The Greathouse Reunion held its 56th get together at Emmanuel Baptist church July 14 in Portales. There were two clans represented with 27 people attending. Bill Strong gave the invocation, followed by a potluck meal. Group photos were taken. The business meeting was called to order by President Regina Harris. Sheryl Abdill read the minutes and treasurer's report. The same officers will serve again next year; President Regina, Vice President Amanda Kaberlein and Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Sheryl. The group voted... Full story
Greathouse The Greathouse Reunion held its 56th get together at Emmanuel Baptist church July 14 in Portales. There were two clans represented with 27 people attending. Bill Strong gave the invocation, followed by a potluck meal. Group photos were taken. The business meeting was called to order by President Regina Harris. Sheryl Abdill read the minutes and treasurer's report. The same officers will serve again next year; President Regina, Vice President Amanda Kaberlein and Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter Sheryl. The group voted...
Oddfellow Lodge Oddfellow Lodge members met July 12 for their regular meeting with Noble Grand Evelyn Calder presiding. Plans were made for the next meeting July 26. The grand master will make his official visit at 3 p.m. At 7 p.m., there will be a special meeting and the Grand Master Ernest Cloud will present Larry Holland with a Good Samaritan award for his service to the community. Grand Master Ernest Cloud visits each Lodge in New Mexico during the year.... Full story
Oddfellow Lodge Oddfellow Lodge members met July 12 for their regular meeting with Noble Grand Evelyn Calder presiding. Plans were made for the next meeting July 26. The grand master will make his official visit at 3 p.m. At 7 p.m., there will be a special meeting and the Grand Master Ernest Cloud will present Larry Holland with a Good Samaritan award for his service to the community. Grand Master Ernest Cloud visits each Lodge in New Mexico during the year.... Full story
Scanlan Fallon Scanlan of Portales was named to the University of Kansas School of Business Spring 2012 honor roll. Scanlan is a graduate of Texico High School and is a junior in management and leadership....
Scanlan Fallon Scanlan of Portales was named to the University of Kansas School of Business Spring 2012 honor roll. Scanlan is a graduate of Texico High School and is a junior in management and leadership....
Wyman-Bryant Kimberly Wyman and Quentin Bryant, both of Clovis, were joined in marriage June 16. The bride is the daughter of Brad and Debbie Wyman. The bridegroom is the son of David and Melinda Bryant. The maid of honor was Amber Wyman. The best man was Dustin Davis. The couple will reside in Clovis. She is employed at Sonic. He is employed at Clovis Sign Service. Monter-Lopez Joycelyn Monter of Clovis and Frank Lopez of Albuquerque were joined in marriage July 14 in Albuquerque. The Reverend Melody Scott performed the...
Wyman-Bryant Kimberly Wyman and Quentin Bryant, both of Clovis, were joined in marriage June 16. The bride is the daughter of Brad and Debbie Wyman. The bridegroom is the son of David and Melinda Bryant. The maid of honor was Amber Wyman. The best man was Dustin Davis. The couple will reside in Clovis. She is employed at Sonic. He is employed at Clovis Sign Service. Monter-Lopez Joycelyn Monter of Clovis and Frank Lopez of Albuquerque were joined in marriage July 14 in Albuquerque. The Reverend Melody Scott performed the...
Noorlander-McCarty Craig and Christine Noorlander of Edgewood announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Rae Noorlander of Portales, to Josh McCarty of Portales, son of Jeff and Pat McCarty of Portales. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. in Albuquerque. The reception will be 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque. The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University with a master's degree in biology. She is an instructor of biology at ENMU. The prospective groom is a 2008... Full story
Noorlander-McCarty Craig and Christine Noorlander of Edgewood announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Rae Noorlander of Portales, to Josh McCarty of Portales, son of Jeff and Pat McCarty of Portales. The couple will exchange vows at 5 p.m. in Albuquerque. The reception will be 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel in Albuquerque. The bride-elect is a 2011 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University with a master's degree in biology. She is an instructor of biology at ENMU. The prospective groom is a 2008...
Things that are essential for two kids under 12 to have fun on vacation: - A motel or a campground with a swimming pool, preferably huge. This one, at a motel, is indeed huge. The motel serves better than a campground because one of the primary purposes in this vacation is to give the above mentioned kids a chance to become better acquainted with their great grandparents. Thus we are on a schedule, not just the relaxing experience of hanging out in the woods. - Fun stuff to do. In this case, on top of anything spontaneous...
Things that are essential for two kids under 12 to have fun on vacation: - A motel or a campground with a swimming pool, preferably huge. This one, at a motel, is indeed huge. The motel serves better than a campground because one of the primary purposes in this vacation is to give the above mentioned kids a chance to become better acquainted with their great grandparents. Thus we are on a schedule, not just the relaxing experience of hanging out in the woods. - Fun stuff to do. In this case, on top of anything spontaneous...
I know the real reason you read this column is for answers to the big questions. Like, "What exactly is tapioca?" After fetching my beautiful bride a cup of the sweet but inconsistently textured pudding from a local Asian restaurant's buffet. I asked her that question and she didn't give me a real good answer. She thought it some kind of noodle or pasta or maybe a grain. Actually, tapioca is a starch made from the roots of the cassava plant. It is said the Mayans first figured out how to extract the tapioca portion from the... Full story
I know the real reason you read this column is for answers to the big questions. Like, "What exactly is tapioca?" After fetching my beautiful bride a cup of the sweet but inconsistently textured pudding from a local Asian restaurant's buffet. I asked her that question and she didn't give me a real good answer. She thought it some kind of noodle or pasta or maybe a grain. Actually, tapioca is a starch made from the roots of the cassava plant. It is said the Mayans first figured out how to extract the tapioca portion from the...
Clovis' soapbox derby champion will hit the streets of Akron, Ohio, Saturday morning, with a national championship up for grabs. Tayelor Chavez, 16, is Clovis' representative in the All-American Soapbox Derby. She is racing in the eighth heat of the Super Stock Division, Clovis race organizer Larry Erwin said. Erwin noted that Chavez, who raced seven years in the Clovis derby before finishing first this year, was the fastest driver in both of her practice runs on the Akron track. "We're hoping she'll win about five heats,"... Full story
Clovis' soapbox derby champion will hit the streets of Akron, Ohio, Saturday morning, with a national championship up for grabs. Tayelor Chavez, 16, is Clovis' representative in the All-American Soapbox Derby. She is racing in the eighth heat of the Super Stock Division, Clovis race organizer Larry Erwin said. Erwin noted that Chavez, who raced seven years in the Clovis derby before finishing first this year, was the fastest driver in both of her practice runs on the Akron track. "We're hoping she'll win about five heats,"...
