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My book-of-the-month summary for September is “Try and Make Me!” (2002, Signet, 242 pages) by Ray Levy and Bill O’Hanlon. Subtitled “Simple Strategies That Turn Off the Tantrums and Create Cooperation,” I bought it by accident thinking it was about keeping peace between Taylor Swift and Katy Perry fans. Coalesced by the authors over a long weekend at Levy’s house in Santa Fe, the book turned out to be strategies for parenting 2-12-year-olds – so I wasn’t too far off. Here are...
We don’t always agree with local public officials, especially those who favor back-room negotiations over transparency and “majority rules” over what’s right and just. That should come as no surprise as we’ve not been shy about sharing our positions over the years. And so it’s important to also point out those in community leadership positions whose actions respect the taxpayers who have entrusted them with their best interests. Clovis Municipal Schools Board of Directors and its superintendent, Jody Balch, have set example...
Rana Crow grew up in Portales and went to school in Dora. She attended college at ENMU and graduated with a communications- public relations degree. She worked for Elliott Marketing for three years then started her own business in 2015. She said she "kind of fell into web design" and that after she graduated she was just trying to find a job but no one was hiring. But Kathy Elliott hired her. Crow's job description eventually changed and she ended up designing websites. She...
On Thursday, the Portales Ram boys soccer team defeated Artesia at home 2-1 to end a four-game losing streak. We reported that in Friday’s Eastern New Mexico News. Some readers were disappointed that the report repeatedly mentioned rough play and included an accusation by Artesia’s coach that Portales’ players were baiting his guys and using derogatory terms. As a representative of the school, Portales Athletic Director Mark Gallegos contacted me and reporter Eric Murray about the article. I’ll keep the back-an...
I don’t have a great memory of exactly how my family came to have the first dog of my life but I’m pretty sure somewhere in the decision was probably a promise from a 5-year-old to “take real good care of him.” Isn’t that what we’re supposed to promise? I think I probably held up my end of the bargain with good ole Knucklehead. My mother probably has a different recollection. I haven’t had too long of a stretch since I was 5 that I didn’t have a dog around. As I got older and...
Information on new vacuum technology and ways to conquer chaos in the closet will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Do you suffer from pet hair or other allergies or even asthma? If so, a new vacuum may be the answer. Toufic Khayrallah will show how this remarkable vacuum uses water as a filter medium so all debris is collected and removed forever from the home. Khayrallah is from Ottawa, Can...
Whenever I'm out running errands, carpooling or whatever outings the day brings, I always catch myself glancing at a random woman's purse or other accessories. I'm a person who loves good style. Accessories are my favorite things to work with and I'm constantly observing those of others. We know fashion is an outward expression of how we see ourselves and for the most part how we want others to see us. Last week, my observations extended beyond the random woman. This time, it...
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — The Eastern New Mexico University cross country teams both finished second at the New Mexico Highlands University Cross Country Jam. But the event could probably best be described as a South Plains College slam dunk. The Texans went 1-2-3 in the men’s race, and had five runners in the top six, with ENMU’s Omer Almog breaking up the perfect game by finishing fourth at 25:22. Felix Kosgei cruised to the win in 24:36, well ahead of teammates Andrew Bosquez (25:10) and Filmon Beyene (25:17), and the Texan...
PORTALES — The Eastern New Mexico men's soccer team was hoping to notch a home victory before heading out onto a six-game road trip, but it was not meant to be. The Greyhounds allowed two penalty kick goals to Texas A&M-International's Alan Rivera, including in overtime, to fall to the Dustdevils, 2-1. "For the most part, we did what we were supposed to do today — we were talking, and yeah it was two goals, but it was two (penalty kicks)," Eastern coach Paul Tate said. "I can...
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Meghan Bettis had 13 kills, and Midwestern State moved themselves and Eastern New Mexico to .500 in Lone Star Conference play with a 3-0 victory Saturday afternoon. Scores were 25-17, 26-24, 25-21 in favor of the Mustangs (7-5, 2-2), who also got two blocks each from Sarah Eakin, Addison Semer and Raven Presley. Bettis and Erin Richburg posted two kills early in the first set, which saw the host Mustangs take an early 14-5 advantage. The Greyhounds (4-9, 2-2) posted a pair of 3-0 runs, but the M...
SANTA FE — The Cats that stayed together, won together. Clovis High's top five boys runners all finished inside a 19-second span, giving the cross country team a comfortable margin Saturday afternoon at the Santa Fe Invitational. "We had all five in the top 12, and at the end of the day that's a pretty good punch," coach Mark Bussen said. "They just ran together the whole race." Nobody for Clovis was close to medalist Justin Angel of St. Mike's, who finished the 5K course i...
CLOVIS — Only a select group of people know what it's like to be a running back, gliding in the open field like a gazelle, ball cradled in one arm, defenders pursuing in vain, nothing between him and the opponent's end zone but air and daylight. Clovis senior Demerious Milton is a member of that select group. And he's done lots of open-field gliding through the Wildcats' first four games this season. In Week 4 alone, he glided for 159 yards and two touchdowns on just 12 c...
PORTALES — In football, three of the most valuable positions are quarterback, left tackle and defensive end. You can't win without a great quarterback, and that quarterback must be protected. On the flip side, you need that force that can disrupt the other team's offense and make the quarterback's life a living nightmare. While Portales sophomore Philip Blidi might not be at that "living nightmare" phase yet, he's certainly ascending. The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder had two sacks a...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The gates to the base will be open to the public Saturday afternoon, and you don't even need a golden ticket to get in. In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) at Cannon, the base will host an open house Saturday featuring food, games and exhibitions of the airmen's special skills and equipment. The public can enter from the main gate (off of U.S. 60-84) between 11:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the f...
On this date ... 1977: A 1926 Model T Touring Ford owned and driven by Andy Tipton of Clovis won first place in the 1920s antique car division at the New Mexico State Fair in Albuquerque for the fifth year in a row. Tipton said the car cost about $400 when it was manufactured, but had a current value of more than $10,000. He reported it was still “as good as new” and could be counted on to get about 25 miles to the gallon on occasional slow drives around Clovis. Top speed was a blazing 35 mph. 1967: “The biggest bargain in Cl...
CLOVIS — Defense counsel appointed to represent the accused teenage killer Nathaniel Jouett is no stranger to the work, and assures the legal resolution of the matter will be a long time coming. Jouett, 16, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated battery, along with other charges pertaining to the deadly Aug. 28 shooting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library. A grand jury determined this month he would be tried as an adult, and Jouett pleaded not guilty Wednesday on all counts and waived...
CLOVIS — The suspect still sought by police in connection with the Sept. 5 homicide at the Clovis Apartments was driven away from the crime scene minutes after the fatal shooting of 30-year old David McDonald, according to court documents. Darryl Turner II, 30, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident and was still at large going into the weekend, said Clovis Police Department Sgt. Adriana Munoz. Police responded around 2:30 a.m. Sept. 5 to a report of a gunshot wound victim at Plains Regional M...
CLOVIS — The Clovis City Commission approved recommendations Thursday night from a position classification review, employee benefits and compensation plan study. The study prepared by S Resource, Inc. of Santa Fe provides the city with 130 specific positions — each with a minimum, midpoint and maximum salary listed. The study was first requested by the city commission in June 2016. Interim City Manager Tom Phelps planned to discuss the matter with department heads Monday. Under the plan approved by the city commission Thursda...
Roosevelt General Hospital board to meet Monday PORTALES — The Roosevelt County Special Hosptial District Board of Trustees will meet on Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the clinic conference room. The Board will hear presentations from Chief Financial Officer Bill Boyer, Chief Nursing Officer Mercedes Lopez, Clinical Administrator Tina Hill, and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives Kaye Green. The Board will take action on the August 2017 Financial Report and Credential Appointments, with re-appointments due w...
Today • Enchilada fundraiser — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dora School cafeteria. Proceeds benefit functions for Dora Business Professionals of America. Cost: Donation. Information: 575-477-2211 Tuesday • Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m. for grades K-6 at Portales Public Library. Activity: 3-2-1 rockets. Information: 575-356-3940 • Blood drive — 2:30 p.m.-6 p.m. at Curves parking lot, Clovis. Information: 575-625-9743 Wednesday • Preschool story-time — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Book: Way Up High in the Apple Tree. Inf...
Monday • Parks, Recreation and Beautification Committee — 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Roosevelt General Hospital Board — 5:30 p.m. at Fred Hopkins Conference Room. Information: 575-359-1800 Tuesday • Clovis Municipal School Board — 5:30 p.m. at district board room, 1009 Main Street. Information: 575-769-4300 • Commission on Older Adults — 5:30 p.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575 Wednesday • Public Works Committee — 8:30 a.m. at city hall, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 This c...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. jewelry pals, noon pinochle, 1 p.m. line dance, 5 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting, noon pinochle 101, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sewing, 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 8:45 a.m. board meeting, 8:45 a.m. pinochle 101, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m....
Clovis Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Bagel w/cream cheese. Lunch — Nacho chicken pasta, steamed broccoli and carrots, apple, whole wheat roll. Tuesday: Breakfast — Min pancakes. Lunch — Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasonal fresh fruit, whole wheat roll. Wednesday: Breakfast — Breakfast burrito. Lunch — Pepperoni pizza, garden salad w/ranch, applesauce, seasonal fresh fruit. Thursday: Breakfast — Peach bread. Lunch — Cheese quesadilla, salsa, garden salad, seasoned pinto beans, chilled pineapple. Frid...
Peanut Valley Toastmasters On Sept. 14, Peanut Valley Toastmasters held its weekly meeting 7 p.m.-8 p.m. in the conference room of the KENW Broadcast Center in Portales. Kelsey Prince presided as Toastmaster of the evening. James Idsinga won Best Speaker for his inspirational speech, “Rock n’ Roll, Stoicism, and the Prospect of Loss.” Paula Grady won Best Evaluator for her response to James’s speech and Bailey Grady won Best Table Topics for her impromptu speech about what the devil might look like. Toastmasters provide...
Wendel Sloan, a Sunday columnist for The Eastern New Mexico News, captured an honorable mention award in the humorous columns category in the 2017 National Federation of Women National Communications Contest. Sloan received the award for “I once survived a hairy situation” about his body hair being mistaken for a marine mammal and for “Fundraiser makes for great lyrics” about a Methodist fundraising song titled “Kill a Moose for Jesus.” The judges’ comments included, “These are amusing – a bit off-beat, but enjoyable. They w...
