Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Curry County Retired Educators Eileen Massey introduced our guest speaker, CMS Superintendent Balch, who spoke about how our state's financial situation affects our local school district. Our state depends on oil and gas for our income, oil currently at $40 a barrel, and has set our budget predictions as if we were earning $100 a barrel income. Of the 89 school districts, only nine have a million dollars in reserves, of which Clovis is one. Because of our frugality and due diligence in our spending, we are required to give...
Curry County Retired Educators Eileen Massey introduced our guest speaker, CMS Superintendent Balch, who spoke about how our state's financial situation affects our local school district. Our state depends on oil and gas for our income, oil currently at $40 a barrel, and has set our budget predictions as if we were earning $100 a barrel income. Of the 89 school districts, only nine have a million dollars in reserves, of which Clovis is one. Because of our frugality and due diligence in our spending, we are required to give...
Staff report Clovis High’s boys are hoping to do something the program has accomplished just one time in its history — earn a state cross country team trophy. The Wildcats will attempt to do that today by finishing third or higher in the Class 6A portion of the state meet, hosted by Rio Rancho High School. The 6A boys race is scheduled for 10 a.m. CHS qualified one runner, junior Kelsey McNaughton, for the 6A girls race, slated for 12:30 p.m. The boys finished second in then-Class 5A state competition in 2003 and fourth in 20...
Staff report Clovis High’s boys are hoping to do something the program has accomplished just one time in its history — earn a state cross country team trophy. The Wildcats will attempt to do that today by finishing third or higher in the Class 6A portion of the state meet, hosted by Rio Rancho High School. The 6A boys race is scheduled for 10 a.m. CHS qualified one runner, junior Kelsey McNaughton, for the 6A girls race, slated for 12:30 p.m. The boys finished second in then-Class 5A state competition in 2003 and fourth in 20...
Staff writer [email protected] Following last week’s 41-28 Lone Star Conference setback at Texas A&M-Kingsville, the Eastern New Mexico University football team looks to get back to its winning ways today when the Greyhounds entertain new LSC member Oklahoma Panhandle State in their 3 p.m. home finale at Greyhound Stadium. Staff photo: Matthew Asher ENMU placekicker Bailey Hale kicks a 48-yard field goal during Thursday’s practice at Greyhound Stadium. Last week at Tex...
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Staff writer [email protected] Following last week’s 41-28 Lone Star Conference setback at Texas A&M-Kingsville, the Eastern New Mexico University football team looks to get back to its winning ways today when the Greyhounds entertain new LSC member Oklahoma Panhandle State in their 3 p.m. home finale at Greyhound Stadium. link Staff photo: Matthew Asher ENMU placekicker Bailey Hale kicks a 48-yard field goal during Thursday’s practice at Greyhound Stadium. Last week at...
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Going jacket-free most days, the bright sunshine and warm temperatures lingering long past their time make it hard to conceive of, but the calendar confirms it nonetheless — fall is in full swing. Not only is it fall, the month of November means there are lots of changes and busy, busy days ahead. In search of ponies For starters, there’s the responsibility of choosing a new president, and of course we are getting an extra hour of sleep (reminder: change clocks Sunday), gra...
Going jacket-free most days, the bright sunshine and warm temperatures lingering long past their time make it hard to conceive of, but the calendar confirms it nonetheless — fall is in full swing. Not only is it fall, the month of November means there are lots of changes and busy, busy days ahead. In search of ponies For starters, there’s the responsibility of choosing a new president, and of course we are getting an extra hour of sleep (reminder: change clocks Sunday), gra...
On this date ... 1971: The Flying Farmers organization was holding its state convention in Clovis. A bout 100 members, from at least eight states, were expected to attend. Mrs. Jerry Elliott of St. Vrain, wife of the group’s state president, said wintry weather conditions north of New Mexico could delay or prevent the arrival of some members. The Flying Farmers were an international group of men and women who received “benefits derived from owning and operating an air... Full story
On this date ... 1971: The Flying Farmers organization was holding its state convention in Clovis. About 100 members, from at least eight states, were expected to attend. Mrs. Jerry Elliott of St. Vrain, wife of the group’s state president, said wintry weather conditions north of New Mexico could delay or prevent the arrival of some members. The Flying Farmers were an international group of men and women who received “benefits derived from owning and operating an airplane,” cl...
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STAFF WRITER [email protected] Two upcoming Eastern New Mexico University events will offer attendees unique musical perspectives while helping to fund further musical activities. The ENMU Big Band Dance will take place 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Clovis State Theater at 504 North Main Street in Clovis, according to Assistant Professor of Music Richard File photo The ENMU Big Band Dance will take place on Friday in Clovis and the 49th annual POPS Dinner Concert on...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] Two upcoming Eastern New Mexico University events will offer attendees unique musical perspectives while helping to fund further musical activities. The ENMU Big Band Dance will take place 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Clovis State Theater at 504 North Main Street in Clovis, according to Assistant File photo The ENMU Big Band Dance will take place on Friday in Clovis and the 49th annual POPS Dinner Concert on Saturday at ENMU’s Campus Union B... Full story
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The Associated Press ATKINSON, N. H. — Hillary Clinton sped across battleground states Friday trying to seal a historic presidential victory powered by minorities and women, while Donald Trump traveled to small-town America to fire up the white, working-class voters he insists will bring the crown to his outsider campaign. Clinton and Democratic allies used star power and stark warnings as they addressed her base of African-American, Hispanic and female voters. She was campaigning in urban centers of Detroit, Pittsburgh a...
The Associated Press ATKINSON, N. H. — Hillary Clinton sped across battleground states Friday trying to seal a historic presidential victory powered by minorities and women, while Donald Trump traveled to small-town America to fire up the white, working-class voters he insists will bring the crown to his outsider campaign. Clinton and Democratic allies used star power and stark warnings as they addressed her base of African-American, Hispanic and female voters. She was campaigning in urban centers of Detroit, Pittsburgh a...
STAFF REPORT Xcel Energy has filed a proposal with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to adjust its base rates in 2017, according to an Xcel press release sent Wednesday. The company is looking to increase the current average rate of $109.25 per month by $18.23 for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours —about the usage of an average house — by mid to late 2017, the release said. A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to 1 kilowatt (1,000 watts) of power sustained for one hour, said Xcel Spokesman Wes Reeves, adding tha... Full story
STAFF REPORT Xcel Energy has filed a proposal with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to adjust its base rates in 2017, according to an Xcel press release sent Wednesday. The company is looking to increase the current average rate of $109.25 per month by $18.23 for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours —about the usage of an average house — by mid to late 2017, the release said. A kilowatt-hour is a unit of energy equivalent to 1 kilowatt (1,000 watts) of power sustained for one hour, said Xcel Spokesman Wes Reeves, adding tha... Full story
Portales Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Cereal, cheese stick, apple slices, juice. Lunch — Chopped steak, mashed potato, brown gravy, roll, applesauce Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast bar, graham cracker, applesauce cups, juice. Lunch — Rib-Que sandwich, broccoli, mandarin oranges and pineapple Wednesday: Breakfast — French toast, raisins, juice. Lunch — Spaghetti, green beans, roll, peaches Thursday: Breakfast — Pizza, banana, juice. Lunch — Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, strawberry cups Friday: Breakfast — Snack-n-waffl...
Portales Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Cereal, cheese stick, apple slices, juice. Lunch — Chopped steak, mashed potato, brown gravy, roll, applesauce Tuesday: Breakfast — Breakfast bar, graham cracker, applesauce cups, juice. Lunch — Rib-Que sandwich, broccoli, mandarin oranges and pineapple Wednesday: Breakfast — French toast, raisins, juice. Lunch — Spaghetti, green beans, roll, peaches Thursday: Breakfast — Pizza, banana, juice. Lunch — Grilled cheese sandwich, carrots, strawberry cups Friday: Breakfast — Snack-n-waffl...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. jewelry paws; 1 p.m. line dance; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8 ball pool; Noon pinochle; 5 p.m. business meeting; 5:30 p.m. potluck; 6 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. exercise equipment; Noon pinochle; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. sew days; 1 p.m. crafts; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8 ball pool Thursday: 7:30 a.m. free veterans breakfast egg, gravy and biscuits, guest $4; 6 p.m....
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. jewelry paws; 1 p.m. line dance; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8 ball pool; Noon pinochle; 5 p.m. business meeting; 5:30 p.m. potluck; 6 p.m. social night Tuesday: 8 a.m. quilting; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. exercise equipment; Noon pinochle; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 6 p.m. musical Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. sew days; 1 p.m. crafts; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 8 ball pool Thursday: 7:30 a.m. free veterans breakfast egg, gravy and biscuits, guest $4; 6 p.m....
Information on chemical look-alikes, color combinations, and making rolled hem edges will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday (all times Mountain). Connie Moyers is going to discuss different products and their containers in terms of discovering chemical look-alikes. This is especially important in terms of keeping young Creative Living children safe. One such example is apple juice and power steering fluid. Moyers is retired fro... Full story
