Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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No matter how ill-fated your life, all it takes is one person to turn it around. link Wendel Sloan Portales music professor/opera singer Jean Ornellas met her life-changer 31 years ago on a date arranged by mutual friends. They became an instant, devoted couple until Jerry’s sudden death in 2008 from cerebral hemorrhaging. “Jerry was a gentleman. He always opened doors for me, and was very protective,” Jean remembers. “You didn’t want to hurt my feelings because Jerry would ta... Full story
No matter how ill-fated your life, all it takes is one person to turn it around. link Wendel Sloan Portales music professor/opera singer Jean Ornellas met her life-changer 31 years ago on a date arranged by mutual friends. They became an instant, devoted couple until Jerry’s sudden death in 2008 from cerebral hemorrhaging. “Jerry was a gentleman. He always opened doors for me, and was very protective,” Jean remembers. “You didn’t want to hurt my feelings because Jerry would ta...
Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis sits in jail. She is held there under a judge’s order. The office she was duly elected to is now issuing marriage licenses again, be they straight or gay — the latter the reason Davis ordered the office to stop issuing licenses in the first place. link Kevin Wilson Former Arkansas Gov. and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is among the masses arguing that what we’re seeing in this Rowan County town is the front line of a battle over relig...
Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis sits in jail. She is held there under a judge’s order. The office she was duly elected to is now issuing marriage licenses again, be they straight or gay — the latter the reason Davis ordered the office to stop issuing licenses in the first place. link Kevin Wilson Former Arkansas Gov. and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is among the masses arguing that what we’re seeing in this Rowan County town is the front line of a battle over relig... Full story
Staff report LUBBOCK — Senior Melissa Moxley scored off a free kick with just under 19 minutes left in regulation to help Eastern New Mexico University overcome an own goal and salvage a 2-2 tie against Lubbock Christian in women’s soccer on Saturday. Moxley, a midfielder from Rio Rancho, was involved in the own goal when she tried unsuccessfully to clear the ball out from near the goal and tapped it into the ENMU net, making it 2-1 about nine minutes into the second half. The teams played through a pair of scoreless 10-... Full story
Staff report LUBBOCK — Senior Melissa Moxley scored off a free kick with just under 19 minutes left in regulation to help Eastern New Mexico University overcome an own goal and salvage a 2-2 tie against Lubbock Christian in women’s soccer on Saturday. Moxley, a midfielder from Rio Rancho, was involved in the own goal when she tried unsuccessfully to clear the ball out from near the goal and tapped it into the ENMU net, making it 2-1 about nine minutes into the second half. The teams played through a pair of scoreless 10-...
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Deputy editor [email protected] The good thing about Clovis’ volleyball season so far isn’t a 2-1 record against what coach Gabe Apodaca has called a surprising amount of adversity. link Palo Duro’s Maria Palomares attacks over Clovis sophomores Lexi Cole, left, and Makinzie Johnson during Saturday’s match at Rock Staubus Gymnasium. The Lady Wildcats improved to 2-1 for the season with a four-set win over the Lady Dons, their second victory over Palo Duro this season.... Full story
Sports writer [email protected] It took Clovis High’s girls less than three minutes to score. It took them less than a half to assume firm control. The Lady Wildcats cruised to a 6-0 lead at the intermission and never let Portales get close to scoring in a 10-0 win on Saturday at Leon Williams Stadium. The game ended in the final minute on the 10-goal lead rule. CHS coach Traci Sievers said her team attempted to work on things it knows it will need to do well when the m... Full story
Sports writer [email protected] CLOVIS — It took Clovis High’s girls less than three minutes to score. It took them less than a half to assume firm control. The Lady Wildcats cruised to a 6-0 lead at the intermission and never let Portales get close to scoring in a 10-0 win on Saturday at Leon Williams Stadium. The game ended in the final minute on the 10-goal lead rule. CHS coach Traci Sievers said her team attempted to work on things it knows it will need to do well when the meatier part of the schedule comes along, sta...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] BLACKWATER DRAW — The question for the Rams coming into this game was if their defensive effort a fluke last week against Robertson. With Portales handily defeating rival Lovington 48-12 it’s safe to say the Rams defense is for real. Portales shut out the Wildcats in the first half while they scored 28 points in the second quarter. By the time Lovington scored late in the third quarter, the game was out of reach. link Staff photo: Tony Bul...
Correspondent ALBUQUERQUE— The Clovis Wildcats came into Friday night all studied up on Cibola and looking for their first win at Nusenda Community Stadium. The Cougars didn’t make it easy on them, and neither did Mother Nature. The Wildcats bested both, holding the host Cougars without a touchdown and capitalizing on a late interception to go home with a 14-6 win Friday night. The win is the first in three tries for Clovis at Community, built in 2013. Longtime Clovis coach Eric Roanhaus said the rain and the defenses did...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] BLACKWATER DRAW — The question for the Rams coming into this game was if their defensive effort a fluke last week against Robertson. With Portales handily defeating rival Lovington 48-12 it’s safe to say the Rams defense is for real. Portales shut out the Wildcats in the first half while they scored 28 points in the second quarter. By the time Lovington scored late in the third quarter, the game was out of reach. link Staff photo: Tony Bul...
Tucumcari 35, Texico 26 Records: Texico 1-1, Tucumcari 1-1 Difference: Down at the half, the Rattlers took the lead for good on a 49-yard run by senior RB Daniel Lopez in the opening minute of the third period. Difference-makers: Lopez rushed for 239 yards and scored four touchdowns, including a 77-yard punt return. His other scores came on runs of 29 and 62 yards. … Junior RB Mason Golden ran for 74 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes from QB Lance Meyers for 107 yards, including a 72-yard TD pass in the final p... Full story
Correspondent ALBUQUERQUE— The Clovis Wildcats came into Friday night all studied up on Cibola and looking for their first win at Nusenda Community Stadium. The Cougars didn’t make it easy on them, and neither did Mother Nature. The Wildcats bested both, holding the host Cougars without a touchdown and capitalizing on a late interception to go home with a 14-6 win Friday night. The win is the first in three tries for Clovis at Community, built in 2013. Longtime Clovis coach Eric Roanhaus said the rain and the defenses did...
Tucumcari 35, Texico 26 Records: Texico 1-1, Tucumcari 1-1 Difference: Down at the half, the Rattlers took the lead for good on a 49-yard run by senior RB Daniel Lopez in the opening minute of the third period. Difference-makers: Lopez rushed for 239 yards and scored four touchdowns, including a 77-yard punt return. His other scores came on runs of 29 and 62 yards. … Junior RB Mason Golden ran for 74 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes from QB Lance Meyers for 107 yards, including a 72-yard TD pass in the final p...
DEPUTY EDITOR [email protected] MELROSE — The Melrose Buffaloes are the reigning champions of New Mexico 8-man football because they have experience, speed and talent. They’re a favorite to stay that way because everybody plays a part. link Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Melrose sophomore Carson Fraze tries to power past Cloudcroft defenders Jarod Gay, left, and Jacob Toddy. Fraze had five carries for 45 yards in Melrose’s 60-6 win. The Buffaloes wasted no time — OK, maybe a...
DEPUTY EDITOR [email protected] MELROSE — The Melrose Buffaloes are the reigning champions of New Mexico 8-man football because they have experience, speed and talent. They’re a favorite to stay that way because everybody plays a part. link Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Melrose sophomore Carson Fraze tries to power past Cloudcroft defenders Jarod Gay, left, and Jacob Toddy. Fraze had five carries for 45 yards in Melrose’s 60-6 win. The Buffaloes wasted no time — OK, maybe a... Full story
Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Portales junior defensive back Junior Ramirez intercepts a pass and gets past Lovington senior Colton Rice, left, and junior Jordan Savell during the second quarter of Friday’s game against Lovington at Greyhound Stadium. The Rams improved to 2-0 with a 48-12 victory over the Wildcats....
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Melrose sophomore Carson Fraze tries to power past Cloudcroft defenders Jarod Gay, left, and Jacob Toddy. Fraze had five carries for 45 yards in Melrose’s 60-6 win.... Full story
Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Portales junior defensive back Junior Ramirez intercepts a pass and gets past Lovington senior Colton Rice, left, and junior Jordan Savell during the second quarter of Friday’s game against Lovington at Greyhound Stadium. The Rams improved to 2-0 with a 48-12 victory over the Wildcats.... Full story
