Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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New kindergartners are bristling with excitement everywhere, but in a particularly positive way over at Parkview Elementary. "Kindergarten Kickoff" has been under way for the last two weeks, courtesy of one of the Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation grants, written last year by former principal, Christi Richards, and instructional coach, Deborah Westbrook. The purpose was to prepare incoming kindergarten students for their new school experience by introducing them to the environment and classroom procedures, and...
The Clovis City Commission will meet 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Agenda items include: - A salary increase of 3 percent for city employees, prorated for those employed less than a year or with less than a "satisfactory" grade on their last performance evaluation. The total cost would be $464,680. - A vote for an ordinance to issue $9 million for street repairs. The top two streets targeted for repairs, via past conversations, are Norris Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard. -... Full story
The move-in day for incoming freshmen at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is Saturday, according to an ENMU press release. Traffic is being rerouted for those coming to campus due to highway construction, which closes off one of the main entrances to town and ENMU at U.S. 70 and University. Students coming from the north on U.S. 70 should turn left onto Kilgore at the light by Wal-Mart then turn right on 18th Street. Those coming from the south on U.S. 70 should turn right onto 18th Street at the Welcome to Portales...
Here is a sampling of police, sheriff and fire calls for: Tuesday 12:16 a.m.: Caller advised a group of people screaming and yelling were spilling out of a room into the parking lot, 1500 block of Mabry Drive. 3:42 a.m.: Caller reported a robbery and description of the vehicle on site, near 11th and Hull streets. 7:07 a.m.: Caller reported a trash receptacle in the alley on fire, 1400 block of North Norris Street. 8:20 a.m.: Caller reported a neighbor's dog was killing his chickens and was still loose, 1000 block of Curry Roa... Full story
Today Clovis City Commission meeting - 5:15 p.m., Clovis-Carver Library, north annex. Information: 769-7828. Curry County Fair — All day events 8 a.m.-midnight, carnival open 5 p.m.-midnight, Curry County Fairground. Information: 935-7000. Foley Blue Grass Band and Guests — 7 p.m. Family band based in Portales. $5 admission. Yam Theater, Portales. Information: 356-8541. Los Texmaniacs and Rick Trevino in concert — 8 p.m.-10:15 p.m. Free with paid gate admission. Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 935-7000. Friday Blood Dr...
PETERS Elliot Peters and John Ioane, who played high school football against each other, have gone a long ways to be able to play on the same team. Both were looking for a place to go to college, and had their respective high school coaches put highlight film up on the web. They both ended up, not by design, at Eastern New Mexico University — all the way from American Samoa. "I had heard he was coming," said Peters, a freshman linebacker. "But we didn't really plan it." T...
Clovis Media Inc. Editor David Stevens writes about regional history on his blog at: www.highplainsyesterdays.com Here are some recent posts: • Jeff Bingaman of yesteryear: U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, 68, likely made his last official trip to Clovis-Portales on Aug. 6. Three things you might not know about the retiring senator who grew up in Silver City: - He first voted in a presidential election in 1968. opting for Democrat Hubert Humphrey over Richard Nixon. - An honor s...
PETERS Elliot Peters and John Ioane, who played high school football against each other, have gone a long ways to be able to play on the same team. Both were looking for a place to go to college, and had their respective high school coaches put highlight film up on the web. They both ended up, not by design, at Eastern New Mexico University — all the way from American Samoa. "I had heard he was coming," said Peters, a freshman linebacker. "But we didn't really plan it." T...
The move-in day for incoming freshmen at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is Saturday, according to an ENMU press release. Traffic is being rerouted for those coming to campus due to highway construction, which closes off one of the main entrances to town and ENMU at U.S. 70 and University. Students coming from the north on U.S. 70 should turn left onto Kilgore at the light by Walmart then turn right on 18th Street. Those coming from the south on U.S. 70 should turn right onto 18th Street at the Welcome to Portales...
As students begin a new grade in a new classroom, new principals bring new leadership to Clovis Municipal Schools. Laura Adkins is taking on her first position in Clovis schools this year as principal at Los Ninos Early Intervention Center and Lincoln Jackson Family Center. "I chose Clovis because the district's leadership is very proactive," said Adkins, "and it is on the cutting edge of a lot of new instructional strategies that will benefit kids. "I felt my philosophy of education matched up with the district's well."...
Texico fire fighters Jacob Gaines, left and David Scioli dig into pie baking contest entries Wednesday night at the Curry County Fair office. Gaines and Scioli are serving as first responders at the fair and were asked to judge the contest. As a Clovis firefighter, Lt. Mike Jouett said he is ready for anything. Wednesday night, however, he may have bitten off more than he could chew at the Curry County Fair. Fork and plate in hand, Jouett huddled over a table with two other...
It remains to be seen if an avatar will work at expediting cross-border travel times. A pilot program taking place in Arizona could be expanded to this area if it proves effective. At the Nogales, Ariz., border crossing, a virtual border guard is being tested as a mechanism handling pre-approved, low-risk travelers as they go through dedicated lanes and kiosks. Since 9/11, increased security at ports of entry have slowed commerce and pedestrian traffic. U.S. Customs and Border Protection has been seeking ways, using...
Roosevelt General Hospital officials said they have received a lot of questions about wellness checks from Medicare patients. Dr. Erika Garcia, who practices family medicine at RGH, answered questions about Medicare and routine checkups. What is a wellness check as described by Medicare and who should be getting one? Routine preventative visits are advantageous for patients of all ages because healthcare providers can help identify any potential disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer. The preventative... Full story
Roosevelt County Fair Tuesday through Sunday Roosevelt County Fairgrounds Free entertainment nightly Tuesday - 6:30 a.m.: New Mexico Christian Children's Home pork chop breakfast - Noon: The fair officially opens - 4 p.m.: Market swine show - 7 p.m.: Entertainment — Starlight Swingers Square Dancing Wednesday — Special Needs Day - 1 p.m.: Market goat show - 5 p.m.: Market lamb show - 5 p.m. to Midnight: Carnival rides open - 8 p.m. to Midnight: Entertainment — State Line Band on slab Thursday — Senior Citizen Day and Militar... Full story
Clovis Media Inc. Editor David Stevens writes about regional history on his blog at: www.highplainsyesterdays.com Here are some recent posts: Jeff Bingaman of yesteryear: U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman, 68, likely made his last official trip to Clovis-Portales on Aug. 6. Three things you might not know about the retiring senator who grew up in Silver City: - He first voted in a presidential election in 1968. opting for Democrat Hubert Humphrey over Richard Nixon. - An honor student at Silver City High School, he was president of...
Elida senior Tate Turnbough helped junior high students mix ingredients into a bowl Wednesday afternoon for a Mexican cuisine they were making during a family consumer science class. Christina Calloway: Portales News-Tribune Beth Anthony's class, a mix of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, gathers on the carpet to participate in a special activity involving pictures they drew of themselves. Older students understand that more is expected from them, according to Turnbough. "We want to set good examples," he said. "I...
For the latest musical performance it's hosting, the Yam Theater in Portales is keeping it local. As far as music, the featured performer keeps the music in the family. The Foley Bluegrass Band, a sibling group of five based in Portales, will perform 7 p.m. today at the theater. Courtesy photo The Yam Theater will be hosting the Foley Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m. today. Tickets are $5 each. "We started when we were in our early teens, so it's been about eight years, give or...
For the latest musical performance it's hosting, the Yam Theater in Portales is keeping it local. As far as music, the featured performer keeps the music in the family. The Foley Bluegrass Band, a sibling group of five based in Portales, will perform 7 p.m. today at the theater. Courtesy photo The Yam Theater will be hosting the Foley Bluegrass Band at 7 p.m. today. Tickets are $5 each. "We started when we were in our early teens, so it's been about eight years, give or...
Portales police, sheriff and fire call logs: Tuesday - 2:13 p.m.: Officer requested a warrant number to serve a warrant, 1000 block Community Way. - 2:30 p.m.: Caller states someone has broken windows, 1000 block West 18th Street. - 2:48 p.m.: Caller requested an officer in reference to a stolen check, 500 block West 18th Street. - 4:15 p.m.: Caller reported her child had not made it home from school, 800 block North Avenue J. - 4:19 p.m.: Caller reported the back door had been opened, 300 block South Avenue C. - 4:20 p.m.:...
One of our oldest and best traditions kicks off next week: the Roosevelt County Fair. Some folks toil practically year-round in preparation, raising livestock, stitching heirloom quilts, preserving fruits and vegetables, hand-polishing wooden crafts. Then there are the rest of us. This weekend ahead of the fair is when we procrastinators unearth the fair book, inventory the kitchen and craft supplies, and seek out the obscure competitions. It's too late to grow beets (I consider this a blessing), but there's still time to... Full story
