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Articles from the September 14, 2018 edition


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  • Clovis girls soccer moves to 8-0, routs Lovington

    Peter Stein|Updated Sep 14, 2018

    CLOVIS — Sometimes you can’t tell how a game is going to turn out based on the team’s records coming in. But sometimes, you kinda can. Thursday’s Lovington-Clovis girls soccer game at Yucca Elementary School was one for the kinda-can file. Power to 1-5 Lovington for making the trek and playing great defense early on, breaking up some Clovis chances. But the undefeated Lady Wildcats of Clovis were just too much for the Lady Wildcats of Lovington, and posted a 10-0 victory...

  • Man pleads no contest on drug charges

    David Grieder|Updated Sep 14, 2018

    CLOVIS — A Lubbock man pleaded no contest this week to a drug trafficking charge from January, with prosecutors dismissing five related charges as well as ensuing charges of battery on a peace officer for which he had been scheduled a trial Thursday. Adebayo Isola, 31, was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison, part of a global plea agreement in which five other charges from Jan. 5 and three charges from April were dismissed. He is eligible for good-time at 50% and has pre-...

  • Clovis seeks bounce back on gridiron

    Peter Stein|Updated Sep 14, 2018

    CLOVIS — The Monterey football team’s nickname — the Plainsmen — has the sound of a John Wayne or Clint Eastwood Western, maybe a Zane Grey novel. And tonight, Clovis High’s football team heads east to Lubbock, where the Wildcats will try to lasso their third victory of the season. With a 7:30 p.m. Central (6:30 p.m. Mountain) start at Lowrey Field, the ’Cats (2-1) are beginning a three-game stretch against Lubbock teams and trying to rebound from last week’s 20-13 home lo...

  • God's greatness easy to understand

    Judy Brandon, Faith columnist|Updated Sep 14, 2018

    My sister Susie and I have a friend who lives in the Midwest, and we lovingly call her the Queen of Canning. She expertly and efficiently cans food through all of summer and fall. By state fair time, she has fruits, tomatoes and sauces, all types of vegetables, jams, jellies, pickles, meats and even seafood canned in beautiful jars. In our judgment, she is phenomenal and her talents are extraordinary. Last week Susie visited with our friend about the recent competition in her...

  • Real grace puts the focus on God

    Curtis Shelburne, Faith columnist|Updated Sep 14, 2018

    Amazing is exactly what real grace always is. On the other hand, the many counterfeits are pretty much what we should expect — “do-it-yourself” schemes focused on our power to occasionally strike a tiny spark rather than on God’s power to always create a nuclear reaction. Do-it-yourself “grace” is an impostor every bit as dangerous as the real thing is amazing. The Apostle Paul points to real grace in everything he writes, most notably Romans and Galatians, pounding th...

  • Greyhounds win Heartland opener, 3-1 over Falcons

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 13, 2018

    ODESSA, Texas — Gabriel Peres and Aderi Arthur-Dede scored less than five minutes apart, and Eastern New Mexico made the most of a shooting advantage to top Texas Permian Basin 3-1 in the Heartland Conference opener for both teams. William Sutton also added a goal for the Greyhounds (2-2, 1-0), who outshot the host Falcons 20-11 — including a 6-3 advantage in shots on goal. After the Falcons (1-3, 0-1) struck first with Santi Morales’ goal in the 21st minute, it was all Greyh...

  • Rams hope to ground Rockets

    Eric Murray|Updated Sep 13, 2018

    PORTALES — While it can certainly be said for any given opponent, being a disciplined football team is key. For Portales, tonight is certainly no exception. The Rams (2-1) travel to Roswell to take on Goddard (2-0-1) at 7, where they’ll face a run-heavy team that plays tight formations. “They’re a high percentage of run versus pass,” Rams coach Jaime Ramirez explained. “You know what you’re getting when you’re playing Goddard. They’re in double tight, double wing most of the t... Full story

  • Pages past - Sept. 14

    Updated Sep 13, 2018

    On this date ... 1963: Irving Weast received a "queenly kiss" from Sheryl Long, Miss Maize Days, after winning the best beard contest at the annual Friona gathering. Weast had been growing "his bush" for two months, the Clovis News-Journal reported. Clyde Renner was runner-up, while Bill Buth finished third. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...

  • Jail logs - Sept. 14

    Updated Sep 13, 2018

    Booked The following were booked into local jails Wednesday-Thursday: Clovis • Augustus Morris, 27, child abuse - intentional (no death or great bodily harm) • Dean Anderson, 29, failure to pay fines • Cordney Cooper, 27, probation violation • Jeremy Leclear, 40, out of state fugitive • Diana Meraz-Terrazas, 42, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation Portales • Hector Calderon-Sotelo III, 28, bench warrant Released The following were released from local jails Wednesday-Thursday: Clovis* • Richard Silva...

  • Public record - Sept. 14

    Updated Sep 13, 2018

    The following marriage licenses were compiled from court records through Thursday at the Curry County clerk’s office: • Vikto Paul Edens, 21, of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, to Iris Janet Argueta, 19, of Brentwood, New York • Bradley J Cozine, 64, of Los Angeles to Sunee Cozine, 74, of Phare, Thailand • Leo Torres, 32, of Los Angeles, New Mexico, to Tracy Nicole Bentiez, 25, of El Paso • Clifford Ray Carnathan, 68, of Rotan, Texas, to Jessica Martinez Price, 39, of Dallas • Pavlos Jordan Anastasiadis, 24, of Jackson, Michigan, t...

  • Road scheduled for chip sealing

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 13, 2018

    CLOVIS — An overlay of chip seal is scheduled for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday for Curry Road 4 from US 70 to the railroad tracks, according to a Curry County press release. Residents are encouraged to seek an alternate route and minimize use of the road for three to four hours after the oil is applied. Information: Contact Road Superintendent Dennis Fury at 575-762-1501....

  • Walk to benefit suicide prevention

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 13, 2018

    CLOVIS — The Out of the Darkness Walk scheduled Saturday in Clovis will attempt to bring some light to the lives of people affected by suicide. The event, which begins at the Clovis Aquatic Center, is an offshoot of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) community walks, which according to the organization’s website, draw 250,000 people from the 400-plus communities across all 50 states where the walks are held Clovis Chairman Janette Chavarria said she has lost multiple family members to suicide so she r...

  • Meetings calendar - Sept. 14

    Updated Sep 13, 2018

    Today • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m. at Commission Chambers, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Monday • Roosevelt County Commission — 2 p.m at Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St. Information: 575-356-5307 Tuesday • Curry County Commission — 9 a.m., Commission Chambers, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Thursday • Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority — 1 p.m., Sitterly Professional Center, 801 Pile St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-4262 • Clovis City Commi...

  • Events calendar - Sept. 14

    Updated Sep 13, 2018

    Today • Pin-Ups on Tour: Operation Portales — 7 p.m., VFW Post 9515, 316 S. Main, Portales. Admission: $20-$50. Veterans admitted free while tickets last. Age 18-up. Information: www.pinupsontour.com • Clovis Comic Con — 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd. Tickets $10-$59. Information: Text 850-612-2849 Saturday • Clovis Comic Con — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd. Tickets $10-$59. Information: Text 850-612-2849 • Out of the Darkness Community Walk — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Clovis Aq...