Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Freedom New Mexico Hampered by poor field position, the Clovis Wildcats could muster little offense Saturday and suffered its first loss of the season. La Cueva scored twice in the first half and beat Clovis 14-0. Thirteen of Clovis' 17 offensive possessions ended in punts in the defensive struggle between the unbeaten teams. Sophomore Dakotah Yandell was forced into his first varsity start at quarterback by injuries to the Wildcats' top two signal-callers last week. The teams combined for less than 300 yards of offense... Full story
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has set another enrollment record with 5,574 students, an increase of 9.7 percent over last year’s previous record of 5,080 students. Before that, the previous record was 4,685 students in the 2009 fall semester, which had topped the previous record of 4,342 in the fall of 1972. Student credit hours, which higher education institutions funding is based on, increased by six percent. ENMU’s record enrollment includes 4,406 undergraduate and 1,168 graduate students. These... Full story
PORTALES—Eastern New Mexico University in Portales has set another enrollment record with 5,574 students, an increase of 9.7 percent over last year’s previous record of 5,080 students. Before that, the previous record was 4,685 students in the 2009 fall semester, which had topped the previous record of 4,342 in the fall of 1972. Student credit hours, which higher education institutions funding is based on, increased by six percent. ENMU’s record enrollment includes 4,406 undergraduate and 1,168 graduate students. These...
Freedom New Mexico Eastern New Mexico University has set another enrollment record with 5,574 students for the fall semester, an increase of 9.7 percent over last year’s previous record of 5,080 students. The previous record was 4,685 students set in the 2009 fall semester, according to a press release from the university. Student credit hours, which higher education institutions funding is based on, increased by six percent. ENMU’s new record enrollment includes 4,406 undergraduate and 1,168 graduate students. These num...
“If you liberals keep gettin’ your way – we’re all gonna hear one big loud flush. The sound of the U.S. of A. goin’ straight down the terlet.” — Archie Bunker...
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Smucker’s waffles. Lunch — Cheeseburger on a bun, tater tots, veggie cuts with dip, fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Hawaiian chicken, steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, pineapple pudding. Wednesday: Breakfast — Pancakes. Lunch — Chicken quesadilla, seasoned pinto beans, garden salad and ranch, fruit. Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Spaghetti with meat sauce, seasoned green beans, garden salad and r...
There will be a plethora of articles and columns about Sept. 11. I do not choose to ignore that, I simply focus on something else. I am not unpatriotic — not at all or in any way. The pain is very real, and the resolution we as a nation should maintain, is also very real. God bless the survivors, and God rest the victims; God make us stronger as a nation, whatever our area or background. Amen. I choose to focus on the thread I started last week, encouraging local adults to exercise, because I had a chance to try out... Full story
Beta Phi Beta Phi Chapter 2175 of Clovis hosted the New Mexico State Council meeting for Epsilon Sigma Alpha, which was held in Clovis with 33 members in attendance on Aug. 20 at the Baxter Curren Senior Center. A delicious lunch was prepared by Baxter volunteers. Beta Phi members attending were Collene Baldwin, Dottie Good, Laura Lofflin, Patsy Lorenz, Bev Miller, June Patrick and Rachel Wallace. — Submitted by Bev Miller... Full story
Creighton- Jones Gary and Ginger Creighton of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Oma Alysse Creighton of Portales, to Kenneth Lowell Jones, of Portales, son of Kenneth and Sally Jones, of San Antonio. The couple will exchange vows Oct. 15, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Portales. The reception will follow the ceremony. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University with a business degree. She is the co-owner of Papa Murphy’s in Portales and Clovis. T...
Information on making tailored and hidden plackets, flower arranging, and preparing nutritious meals for less money will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, September 13th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, September 15th at 12:00 noon. (All times are Mountain.) Connie Crawford, President, CEO and Designer for Fashion Patterns by Coni, will demonstrate sewing techniques for making tailored and hidden plackets on blouses, shirts and dresses. She lives in Hansville, WA. Casey Schwartz is a floral designer, and... Full story
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1:30 p.m., Ice cream day. Tuesday: 9 a.m., Senior B.O.D. meeting; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 11 a.m.. Seniors meeting; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood sugar and blood pressure check; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30... Full story
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Infamous Players: A Tale of Movies, the Mob (And Sex)” by Peter Bart reflects on the golden era at Paramount Studios and the chaos, company turmoil, drugs, runaway budgets, and Mafia connections that made Paramount one of the most unpredictable, even bizarre, studios in the movie industry. “Eve” by Iris Johansen centers on Eve Duncan, a forensic sculptor who is able to create a face and match a name to a child who would have otherwise gone identif... Full story
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library “Infamous Players: A Tale of Movies, the Mob (And Sex)” by Peter Bart reflects on the golden era at Paramount Studios and the chaos, company turmoil, drugs, runaway budgets, and Mafia connections that made Paramount one of the most unpredictable, even bizarre, studios in the movie industry. “Eve” by Iris Johansen centers on Eve Duncan, a forensic sculptor who is able to create a face and match a name to a child who would have otherwise gone identif...
La Casa Senior Center 1120 Cameo St., Clovis Sunday: 1-5 p.m., Dance at La Casa Senior Center. Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 1:30 p.m., Ice cream day. Tuesday: 9 a.m., Senior B.O.D. meeting; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 11 a.m.. Seniors meeting; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 9:30 a.m., Free blood sugar and blood pressure check; 10:30 a.m., Indoor exercise; 1 p.m., Bingo and refreshments. Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Daily activities; 10:30...
Information on making tailored and hidden plackets, flower arranging, and preparing nutritious meals for less money will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday, September 13th at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday, September 15th at 12:00 noon. (All times are Mountain.) Connie Crawford, President, CEO and Designer for Fashion Patterns by Coni, will demonstrate sewing techniques for making tailored and hidden plackets on blouses, shirts and dresses. She lives in Hansville, WA. Casey Schwartz is a floral designer, and... Full story
Beta Phi Beta Phi Chapter 2175 of Clovis hosted the New Mexico State Council meeting for Epsilon Sigma Alpha, which was held in Clovis with 33 members in attendance on Aug. 20 at the Baxter Curren Senior Center. A delicious lunch was prepared by Baxter volunteers. Beta Phi members attending were Collene Baldwin, Dottie Good, Laura Lofflin, Patsy Lorenz, Bev Miller, June Patrick and Rachel Wallace. — Submitted by Bev Miller...
Creighton- Jones Gary and Ginger Creighton of Portales announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Oma Alysse Creighton of Portales, to Kenneth Lowell Jones, of Portales, son of Kenneth and Sally Jones, of San Antonio. The couple will exchange vows Oct. 15, 2011, at First United Methodist Church in Portales. The reception will follow the ceremony. The bride-elect is a 2008 graduate of Eastern New Mexico University with a business degree. She is the co-owner of Papa Murphy’s in Portales and Clovis. T... Full story
Clovis elementary Monday: Breakfast — Smucker’s waffles. Lunch — Cheeseburger on a bun, tater tots, veggie cuts with dip, fruit. Tuesday: Breakfast — Egg and cheese biscuit. Lunch — Hawaiian chicken, steamed broccoli, glazed carrots, pineapple pudding. Wednesday: Breakfast — Pancakes. Lunch — Chicken quesadilla, seasoned pinto beans, garden salad and ranch, fruit. Thursday: Breakfast — Breakfast pizza. Lunch — Spaghetti with meat sauce, seasoned green beans, garden salad and r... Full story
Liliana Castillo: Freedom New Mexico Clovis resident Larry Holland enjoys outdoor activities. Clovis resident Larry Holland has never let being jolted by more than 14,000 volts stop him do anything. The electrical accident took Holland's arms, two ribs, an ear and left extensive damage to his face and heels. Nearly 50 years later, he's lost track of how many surgeries he's undergone. He enjoys telling his story and does so for groups in a presentation called "I Can," in which he talks about how he uses his prosthetic arms and...
