Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Brooks Stephanie Brooks of Clovis celebrated her 50th birthday July 15, 2011. She was born July 15, 1961, in Farwell. She has two children and two grandchildren....
Gutierrez Adam and Dolores Gutierrez celebrated their 50th anniversary on July 5, 2011, with their children and family on the Carnival Ecstasy ship with a ceremony renewing their vows. Capt. Robertio Tennie presided in the ceremony....
Lee Garrett Shannon Lee of Portales has won one of the four Mary Johnston Scholarship $1,000 scholarships this year. The scholarship is is sponsored by the The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). Garrett plans to major in animal science at New Mexico State University. He is the grandson of OOIDA member James D. Turner....
Clovis resident Tom Wade, 74, has been a part of big things in Clovis. He worked with the Junior Chamber to turn Greene Acres Park Lake from a “swamp with weeds over your head” into a park where people want to spend time. Wade formed the Clovis Softball Association, which began with four teams and has grown to nearly 100. He recruited Guy Leeder into the CSA. Wade also served on the Ned Houk Park board for 20 years. During his tenure, the board created the lake on the south side of the park, built the band shell which is nam...
Greathouse The Greathouse reunion held for the 55th time in the Ingram Room at the Clovis-Carver Library on July 10, 2011. There were two clans represented with 32 people attending. During visitation scrapbooks were viewed and family histories were exchanged followed by a potluck dinner with the invocation being given by Floretta Wood. The business meeting was called to order by President Regina Harris. A moment of silence was held for Jack Greathouse, Frank Greathouse Jr., T.M. Caldwell, Thelma Curtis, Vicki Greathouse,... Full story
Altrusa Club of Portales The Altrusa International, Inc. Club of Portales met July 11 at noon in the Central Annex. President, Gaynelle Thomas, called the meeting to order. There were 24 members and three guests present. JoAnna Baker led the opening ceremonies. The minutes and treasurer’s report were approved. Dannah Brown gave the Altrusa Accent of the Reading is Fundamental program. Secret pals were thanked, and Judy White drew for the Queen of Hearts. The president reminded members to turn in their service hours for J...
Information on the power of dreams, cooking with figs and using fusible machine applique will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Wilny Audain is a motivational speaker and author. His book is called “Nuggets of Gold,” and he’s going to talk about the impossible dream and how we must dream first in order for anything or any goal to be within our reach. He says the same brain that has the power to dream has the power to make your dreams come true. He lives in Hialeah, Fla. Karl...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Win: The Key Principles to Take Your Business From Ordinary to Extraordinary” by Frank Luntz offers specific lessons to illustrate nine essential principles of effective communication and examines how top performers win in all areas of human endeavor by mastering superb communication skills. “Bel-Air Dead” by Stuart Woods brings Stone Barrington into one of America’s wealthiest and most star-infested communities when a beautiful widow asks his help in finali...
Veteran sends well wishes to relatives Born in Tucumcari in 1963, retired Senior Master Sgt. Dave Aragon spent most of his early years as a Clovis resident, attending Lincoln Jackson Elementary School, Marshall Junior High School, then Clovis High School, graduating with the Class of 1982. Dave enlisted and entered the active duty Air Force on Jan. 10, 1983, with assignments in Spain, Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Utah. After serving 28 years and 20 days of honorable active service in defense of his country and the U.S....
Last week, this columnist took you on an exploration of the beginnings of amusement parks, inspired by the annual trip to Wonderland with my grandchildren. This week, I'd like to continue that exploration, as we look at the Golden Age of amusement parks. The following information was researched by using primarily Wikipedia, and other sites under “Amusement Parks, History of." The modern age of the amusement park is often pegged to the Chicago World Columbian Exposition in 1893. Also in the 1890's, electric trolley cars w... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing, 1:30 p.m., Ice cream day. 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: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing; 9:30 a.m. Free blood pressure and sugar checks; 10:30 a.m., Indoor/outdoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities, quilting and sewing;... Full story
I love a car show, the chrome, the gasoline, the stories and all those great car songs on the loudspeaker. As we got ready to hold the show on the square at Portales last week and we were thinking about the music. I told one of the car show planners I would burn a CD with some good car music on it. It turns out my collection was pretty weak. It appears I might be more of a train man from looking at my iTunes library. In my defense, I do have the song that topped several Internet lists of Top 100 car songs. That song would be...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing. Renovating Clovis’ first steps to renovating the Youth Recreation Building in Hillcrest Park kick off today with a groundbreaking at 10 a.m. It’s open to the public and at Seventh and Sycamore. Information: 769-7828. Meetings watch Clovis City Commission meets at 5:15 p.m. today atthe Clovis-Carver Library North Annex. It’s open to the public. Information: 769-7828. For the birds There’s a bird presentation 7 p.m. Saturday at the Oasis State Park Visitor... Full story
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing. Renovating Clovis’ first steps to renovating the Youth Recreation Building in Hillcrest Park kick off this coming Thursday with a groundbreaking at 10 a.m. It’s open to the public and at Seventh and Sycamore. Information: 769-7828. Meetings watch Clovis City Commission meets at 5:15 p.m. today atthe Clovis-Carver Library North Annex. It’s open to the public. Information: 769-7828. For the birds There’s a bird presentation 7 p.m. Saturday at the Oasis S...
CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Cassie Smith, second from right, sister-in-law of Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale Smith Jr., takes part in a prayer vigil Wednesday for Smith at Central Baptist Church. Smith was critically injured July 15 while serving in Afghanistan. Nearly 60 attended the vigil. Army Sgt. 1st Class Dale “D.J.” Smith Jr. had only been in Afghanistan about a month when his unit came under attack Friday, and he was critically wounded. Less than a week and sev... Full story
CLOVIS — Texico twins Jordyn and Jaylyn Cooper plan to be together another four years after high school. The Coopers, entering their senior years at Texico, have verbally committed to play basketball at Eastern New Mexico University for new coach Lindsey Wilson beginning in the 2012-13 season, although they can’t sign letters of intent until November. They’ve helped Texico win the last three Class 2A state volleyball championships and the 2010 title in basketball, losing in the semifinals as freshmen in 2009 and in the...
