Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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State Rep. Anna Crook, R-Clovis, is encouraging area residents to attend next week’s meeting of the State Environment Air Quality Bureau to oppose efforts to impose a strict cap on greenhouse gas emissions. The meeting is set for 2 p.m. Thursday at the Clovis Civic Center. Here’s a snippet from a letter Crook and other area Republican legislators have sent area media: It would be a grave mistake for New Mexico to impose the strict greenhouse gas emission cap that is being considered by the Environment Improvement Board. The...
Recent cases before the Magistrate Court in Roosevelt County, according to court documents: July 29 • Valentin Barrientos-Perez, DOB unknown, pleaded guilty of DUI (first), driver must be licensed and child restraint (two counts); sentenced to 90 days in jail, $574 in fines; DWI school within 60 days; alcohol screening within 30 days of release; 48 hours community service within 90 days of release and install an ignition interlock on any and all vehicles driven for one year. July 27 • Patricia Villa, DOB 1978,...
News outlets are reporting heavily about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which hit the Mississippi coast on Aug. 29, 2005. Heavy rain from the huge storm overwhelmed the levees surrounding New Orleans, causing flooding that destroyed much of the city. Five years later, much of the damage still exists, and thousands of people are still waiting for help that was promised them. Many of the anniversary stories reflect the struggles many still endure. Katrina, followed soon after by another large hurricane, Rita, was a...
Recent calls to Roosevelt County dispatch, according to police records: • Aug. 24 at 3:15 p.m. officers responded to the 100 block of N. Knoxville Street in reference to a fight. Shortly after the officer arrived, he requested an ambulance for a seizure victim. No report was taken. • Aug. 24 at 6:06 p.m. someone reported her daughter was threatened, and it was related to a fight at Portales High School earlier that day. No report was taken. • Aug. 25 at 1:04 a.m. officers were dispatched to Roosevelt General...
Nancy Taylor has lived in Clovis since 1972. She was instrumental in starting the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico in 1983 and loves what she does because she helps people. Tell us how you met your spouse. The Rust Tractor General Service Manager was conducting a meeting for his out of town managers at the Western Skies Hotel. Mr. Rust asked that I take information to be used before the end of the meeting. Joe asked me to join him for dinner that evening. When I get in my car, the first thing I listen to is... The way the vehi...
Lam New Mexico's Ladies Auxiliary President Lee Ann Lam of Clovis, a member of Ledbetter-Mc Reynolds Chapter 3015, led the state delegation of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S., at the 97th National Convention held Aug. 21-26 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As leading representative of the state, she voiced the delegates’ votes during the election of national officers and played a key role in deciding the direction of the national organization for 2...
Lam New Mexico's Ladies Auxiliary President Lee Ann Lam of Clovis, a member of Ledbetter-Mc Reynolds Chapter 3015, led the state delegation of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the U.S., at the 97th National Convention held Aug. 21-26 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. As leading representative of the state, she voiced the delegates’ votes during the election of national officers and played a key role in deciding the direction of the national organization for 2...
Skarda Lynell Griffith Skarda of Clovis celebrated his 95th birthday Saturday at his home. The celebration was hosted by The Citizens Bank of Clovis and the Skarda family. Lynell is one of the founders and the chairman of the board for The Citizens Bank of Clovis. He is the father of Jeffrey Skarda of Houston, Texas; Katrina Green of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Pat Skarda of Northampton, Mass. He has eight grandchildren and one great grandchild....
Skarda Lynell Griffith Skarda of Clovis celebrated his 95th birthday Saturday at his home. The celebration was hosted by The Citizens Bank of Clovis and the Skarda family. Lynell is one of the founders and the chairman of the board for The Citizens Bank of Clovis. He is the father of Jeffrey Skarda of Houston, Texas; Katrina Green of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Pat Skarda of Northampton, Mass. He has eight grandchildren and one great grandchild....
The route from Fort Worth, Texas to Las Vegas, N.M., is 639.8 miles, and it runs through Clovis, New Mexico. The subject of this Route Book I’ve had for many years is furnished to tourists accurate and reliable information that will aid them in traveling through one of the most picturesque portions of Texas and part of New Mexico, connecting with all the highways leading into Fort Worth and with the Santa Fe Trail and in to Las Vegas. A lot of people do not know where Clovis is located (if you’re from Florida). If you...
The route from Fort Worth, Texas to Las Vegas, N.M., is 639.8 miles, and it runs through Clovis, New Mexico. The subject of this Route Book I’ve had for many years is furnished to tourists accurate and reliable information that will aid them in traveling through one of the most picturesque portions of Texas and part of New Mexico, connecting with all the highways leading into Fort Worth and with the Santa Fe Trail and in to Las Vegas. A lot of people do not know where Clovis is located (if you’re from Florida). If you...
Ramirez Madelyn Grace Ramirez was born Aug. 17, 2010, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis to Danny and Lindsey Ramirez of Charlottesville, Va. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are Keith and Peggy Ingram of Clovis and Dan and Maggie Ramirez of Muleshoe. Great-grandparents are June Ingram of Clovis, Cruz and Ignacia Ramirez of Muleshoe, and Manuela Jaramillo of La Mesa....
Ramirez Madelyn Grace Ramirez was born Aug. 17, 2010, at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis to Danny and Lindsey Ramirez of Charlottesville, Va. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Grandparents are Keith and Peggy Ingram of Clovis and Dan and Maggie Ramirez of Muleshoe. Great-grandparents are June Ingram of Clovis, Cruz and Ignacia Ramirez of Muleshoe, and Manuela Jaramillo of La Mesa....
Clovis High School’s class of 1960 will hold its 50th reunion at the Clovis Civic Center Sept. 10-11. Registration will be Sept. 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CHS graduates and teachers from 1951-1961 will also be welcome. It would be an honor and privilege for the students if any teachers would attend. For information and to RSVP, contact Larry Holland at 763-5449....
Friendship Rebekah Lodge The Friendship Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at 405 Main St. Members discussed and made plans for the upcoming rummage sale, which is to be Sept. 3-4 at 8 a.m. It will be a clean up sale and will have a variety of things, such as chairs, dishes, floral, etc. The proceeds will be used to help with the expenses for our new president, Serena Goar. The Rebekah Assembly will be in Moriarty Sept. 23-26 and the president will be installed at this time. Wanda Scott was unable to...
Clovis High School’s class of 1960 will hold its 50th reunion at the Clovis Civic Center Sept. 10-11. Registration will be Sept. 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CHS graduates and teachers from 1951-1961 will also be welcome. It would be an honor and privilege for the students if any teachers would attend. For information and to RSVP, contact Larry Holland at 763-5449....
Friendship Rebekah Lodge The Friendship Rebekah Lodge held its regular meeting 2 p.m. Aug. 22 at 405 Main St. Members discussed and made plans for the upcoming rummage sale, which is to be Sept. 3-4 at 8 a.m. It will be a clean up sale and will have a variety of things, such as chairs, dishes, floral, etc. The proceeds will be used to help with the expenses for our new president, Serena Goar. The Rebekah Assembly will be in Moriarty Sept. 23-26 and the president will be installed at this time. Wanda Scott was unable to...
Warner-Lewis Kendra Kay Warner and Dillon Ryan Lewis, both of Clovis, will be married Sept. 4, 2010, at The Rose Garden on Pleasant Hill highway at 7 p.m. The prospective bride is the daughter of Kenny Warner of Felt, Okla., and Paula Gilbert of Sunray, Texas. The prospective groom is the son of Donald Ray “D.R.” and Becky Lewis, both of Clovis. The ceremony and reception are open to friends and relatives. The prospective bride is an ENMU student and works for Tractor Supply, Co. She graduated from Canyon High School in 200...
Warner-Lewis Kendra Kay Warner and Dillon Ryan Lewis, both of Clovis, will be married Sept. 4, 2010, at The Rose Garden on Pleasant Hill highway at 7 p.m. The prospective bride is the daughter of Kenny Warner of Felt, Okla., and Paula Gilbert of Sunray, Texas. The prospective groom is the son of Donald Ray “D.R.” and Becky Lewis, both of Clovis. The ceremony and reception are open to friends and relatives. The prospective bride is an ENMU student and works for Tractor Supply, Co. She graduated from Canyon High School in 200...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Pueblo People: Ancient Traditions, Modern Lives” by Marcia Keegan was given by Oscar and Carolyn Toliver in memory of Thelma Lucille Curtis. A renowned photographer compiles 417 color photographs of all 19 of New Mexico's Pueblos over the past thirty years, presenting images of people, homes, daily life, and customs typical of Pueblo communities and the challenges they face on a daily basis. “61 Hours: A Reacher Novel” by Lee Child lands Jack Reacher in the...
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Pueblo People: Ancient Traditions, Modern Lives” by Marcia Keegan was given by Oscar and Carolyn Toliver in memory of Thelma Lucille Curtis. A renowned photographer compiles 417 color photographs of all 19 of New Mexico's Pueblos over the past thirty years, presenting images of people, homes, daily life, and customs typical of Pueblo communities and the challenges they face on a daily basis. “61 Hours: A Reacher Novel” by Lee Child lands Jack Reacher in the...
Sheryl Borden Information on turning passion into a reality, making cards and stationery by machine and organizing a home office will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon. Lance Heft is a businessman, author and entrepreneur, and has written a book titled “Your Turn to Win.” He will talk about how important it is for everyone to “live in the moment,” and he’ll tell how to turn one’s passions into a reality. He’s from Collegeville, Pa. Vivian Lavinskas is with Singer Sewing Co. in Lav...
Sheryl Borden Information on turning passion into a reality, making cards and stationery by machine and organizing a home office will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon. Lance Heft is a businessman, author and entrepreneur, and has written a book titled “Your Turn to Win.” He will talk about how important it is for everyone to “live in the moment,” and he’ll tell how to turn one’s passions into a reality. He’s from Collegeville, Pa. Vivian Lavinskas is with Singer Sewing Co. in Lav...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Senior Center. Music by Un Poquito Mas. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood pressure and sugar testing; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m. Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Loteria and refreshments. Friday: 9...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at Senior Center. Music by Un Poquito Mas. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities. Tuesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood pressure and sugar testing; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m. Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m. Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Loteria and refreshments. Friday: 9...
