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Articles from the September 22, 2018 edition


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  • Coronado cruises past Cats

    Peter Stein|Updated Sep 22, 2018

    CLOVIS — If Clovis High’s football team could bottle up its first defensive and offensive series from Friday night’s game against Lubbock Coronado, play like that going forward, the Wildcats would likely be successful for the rest of the season. Clovis’ defense began Friday’s game at Leon Williams Stadium by turning what appeared to be a sure-fire Coronado touchdown drive into just a field goal. The Wildcats’ offense then embarked on a crisp 66-yard touchdown drive. But...

  • Greyhounds shut out for first time in 2018

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 22, 2018

    PORTALES — Jarrod Cooper scored off a corner kick early in the second half, and Thursday saw Eastern New Mexico’s men’s soccer team shut out for the first time in the young season with a 1-0 loss to Rogers State at Greyhound Stadium. Noah Robson assisted on the lone goal of the game, which saw the Greyhounds (3-3-1, 1-1-1) suffer their first defeat of the Heartland Conference season. ENMU outshot the Hillcats 14-8, but Rogers State (4-3, 2-1) held an 8-1 advantage in corner kicks. Gabriel Peres had five shots to lead the G...

  • Jouett medical services at issue in hearing

    Jamie Cushman|Updated Sep 22, 2018

    CLOVIS — Nathaniel Jouett, the now-17-year-old accused of killing two and injuring four in last year's library shooting, returned to court Friday for a hearing regarding his medical services. Correct Care Solutions, which provides medical services at the Curry County Juvenile Detention Center, had requested to see Jouett's medical records. That request was denied. Defense attorney Stephen Taylor told 5th Judicial District Judge James Hudson, who presided by video, that w...

  • Pinwheel event promotes positive messages

    Jamie Cushman|Updated Sep 22, 2018

    CLOVIS — Messages of peace, love and tranquility filled the entrance to the Clovis-Carver Public Library on Friday as an installation of more than 400 colorful pinwheels greeted patrons entering the building. "(It's) fantastic. You can totally feel the love," said Misty Bertrand, who organized bringing the international Pinwheels for Peace event to Clovis this year. The pinwheels — made of paper, a pencil and a push pin — were designed by community members during sever... Full story

  • Man convicted of fleeing from officer

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 22, 2018

    CLOVIS — A Curry County jury on Thursday convicted a Clovis man of fleeing from a law-enforcement officer. Brandon Cordova, 36, could face up to 5 1/2 years in prison when sentenced. Police said Cordova, on March 8, 2017, led an officer on a car chase up Gidding Street, to 21st Street and onto North Main Street in Clovis. “(He) swerved around cars, driving into oncoming traffic,” according to a news release from District Attorney Andrea Reeb. The officer terminated the pursuit for safety purposes and Cordova was arres...

  • Man claims self-defense in motel shooting

    Jamie Cushman|Updated Sep 21, 2018

    CLOVIS — A Texas man says he shot a would-be mugger who came at him with a knife early Friday morning outside a Clovis motel. Zion Flores, 20, of Mission, Texas, said he was in his car about 8:15 a.m. when two men came toward him, one slashing his tire with a knife. Flores said he responded by pulling a gun and firing in self-defense. “I seen them coming to the window, I just lowered the (car) window, and ‘Pop, pop, pop,’” Flores said. Clovis police said a 40-year-old man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds to his buttocks.... Full story

  • Rams look to move back above .500 mark

    Eric Murray|Updated Sep 21, 2018

    PORTALES — Last week’s frustrating 28-0 loss at Goddard created a lot of competition for Portales football this week. In particular, the Rams (2-2) were looking to get a lot tougher, after getting pushed around by a more physical Rockets team. “We did a lot of hitting this week, and got a little bit more physical. Monday and Tuesday were good with our inside run,” Rams coach Jaime Ramirez said. “We hit a lot harder and made sure the kids were doing what they needed to do. Re...

  • Hounds have tough obstacle to avoid 0-4 start

    Peter Stein|Updated Sep 21, 2018

    Eastern New Mexico University’s football team is 0-3, fresh off a loss to Texas A&M-Commerce, the nation’s top-ranked Division II team. And it doesn’t get a whole lot easier for the Greyhounds. Next up, the son of a former Super Bowl reserve quarterback and nephew of a former Heisman Trophy winner. Eastern will try to escape the schneid with tonight’s road game against Lone Star Conference rival Texas A&M-Kingsville (1-2). Quarterbacking the Javelinas is Koy Detmer Jr., wh...

  • College Daze tough competition, but fun way to start

    Eric Murray|Updated Sep 21, 2018

    PORTALES — ENMU’s College Daze Rodeo has been a bit hit or miss for the home Greyhounds, with mixed results across the board through two days. In one sense, there’s three Greyhounds that sit in the top 10 in goat tying, after Friday’s performance round. In another, however, several Eastern athletes find themselves on the outside looking in of the top 10. “It’s been a little rough for me. But, for some of my teammates, I think it’s been going good,” sophomore breakaway and t...

  • ENMU volleyball moves back above .500

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 21, 2018

    PORTALES — It would be a stretch to say the Eastern New Mexico volleyball team never broke a sweat Friday against Western New Mexico. But it wouldn’t be accurate to say the Greyhounds had to sweat anything out, either. Eastern remained cool throughout the evening, getting just enough in each game to score a 25-19, 25-20, 15-18 sweep over Western New Mexico to jump back over .500 in Lone Star Conference play. Thanks to a balanced effort that included 11 kills each from Jen...

  • College soccer: ENMU women win LSC opener

    The Staff of The News|Updated Sep 21, 2018

    PORTALES — Sometimes its better to be lucky than good. The Eastern New Mexico women’s soccer team was a little of each on Friday night. The Greyhounds started off the Lone Star Conference season right, getting an own goal midway through the first half and an insurance tally from Kaitlyn Caro in the 81st minute for a 2-0 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce in the LSC opener for both teams at Greyhound Stadium. The women continue the LSC season on Sunday at home with a noon con...

  • Pages past - Sept. 22

    Updated Sep 21, 2018

    On this date ... 1958: William "Tommy" Thompson was traveling around New Mexico with his trained horse - "Candy" - trying to secure votes in his run for Congress. The Republican said he's "putting on a one-horse show," with Candy handling most of the tricks. He finished third in the race for two at-large seats, garnering 19 percent of the vote. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected]...

  • Jail logs - Sept. 22

    Updated Sep 21, 2018

    Booked The following were booked into local jails Thursday-Friday: Clovis • Justice Dunn, 24, failure to appear at time and place stated in citation • Larry Lucero, 52, probation violation • Mariela Morales, 37, failure to pay fines • Cesar Monzon, 56, driving while license suspended or revoked • Clarisa Garcia, 24, probation violation • Kerry Crawford, 44, probation violation • Dontae Harris, 27, failure to comply with specific requirements • Brad Ramos, 20, battery against a household member, failure to appear at time...

  • Meetings calendar - Sept. 22

    Updated Sep 21, 2018

    Monday • Economic Incentive Board — 7:30 a.m., Assembly Room at Clovis City Hall, 321 N. Connelly. Information: 575-763-9654 • Roosevelt General Hospital board meeting — 5:30 p.m., Fred Anthony Conference Room, RGH, 42121 U.S. 70, Portales. Information: 575-359-1800 Tuesday • Clovis Municipal Schools board meeting — 5:30 p.m., CMS district board room, 1009 Main St. Information: 575-769-4300 • Portales City Council — 6:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St. Information: 575-356-6662 The meetings calendar is a d...

  • Events calendar - Sept. 22

    Updated Sep 21, 2018

    Today • Yard sale fundraiser — 8 a.m. to noon, parking lot on the southeast intersection of Thornton and Purdue Streets in Clovis. Benefits Clovis High band students. Information: 575-769-2311, ext. 3321 • Jordan World Circus — 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets $9 to $30. Information: 575-935-7000 • The Petty Breakers – Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series. 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Admission: $15-$20. Information: 575-769-4031 Tuesday • Bu...