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Well, that was an interesting week. Emotions ran from jubilation to mourning to outrage as government impacted our lives. If you think government does not impact your life, think back to Sunday morning and what time — remember, we’re going by Standard Time for the next four months — you went to church or started watching football. And even if you don’t care about the next president we elected on Tuesday, you probably care about the week’s big news from Curry and Roosevelt counties — yes, it was about the jails again, yes, the... Full story
My favorite baseball team signed a free agent to a big contract 16 Decembers ago. I was happy Alex Rodriguez was joining the Texas Rangers, but dismayed when then-owner Tom Hicks bragged about outbidding other teams by $60 million on the 10-year, $250-million deal. The Rangers struggled without that $60 million to upgrade the pitching staff. Lesson: You lose when you negotiate with only yourself. Last week, Arlington residents repeated the mistake, voting to continue a...
My favorite baseball team signed a free agent to a big contract 16 Decembers ago. I was happy Alex Rodriguez was joining the Texas Rangers, but dismayed when then-owner Tom Hicks bragged about outbidding other teams by $60 million on the 10-year, $250-million deal. The Rangers struggled without that $60 million to upgrade the pitching staff. Lesson: You lose when you negotiate with only yourself. Last week, Arlington residents repeated the mistake, voting to continue a...
Amanda Campbell is trying to be the person she never had growing up. Campbell, 37, never knew her father, and said she was verbally, physically and sexually abused by some of her mother’s boyfriends. Wendel Sloan “We moved often into trailer parks, condemned buildings and campgrounds. We survived on welfare, government cheese and peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches,” Campbell said. “Growing up is hard enough, but when you have no self-esteem, self-confidence and raggedy...
Amanda Campbell is trying to be the person she never had growing up. Campbell, 37, never knew her father, and said she was verbally, physically and sexually abused by some of her mother’s boyfriends. Wendel Sloan “We moved often into trailer parks, condemned buildings and campgrounds. We survived on welfare, government cheese and peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches,” Campbell said. “Growing up is hard enough, but when you have no self-esteem, self-confidence and raggedy... Full story
Monday Grady city council — 6:30 p.m. Village Hall, 219 W. Main St., Grady. Information: 575-357-2005 Fort Sumner city council — 5:30 p.m. City Hall, 173 E. Avenue C., Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-7481 Muleshoe city council — 5:30 p.m. (CDT) City Hall, 215 S. First St., Muleshoe. Information: 806-272-4528 Tuesday Portales city council — 6:30 p.m. Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Dora city council — 7 p.m. Village Firestation, 220 Ave A., Dora. Information: 575-477-2411 Farwell c...
Sunday Holiday Bazaar — 9 a.m. Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-935-5000 John Philip Sousa Concert — 4 p.m. The State Theater, 504 N. Main St., Clovis. Bingo at American Legion Post 117 — 11 a.m. Doors: 9 a.m. American Legion Post 117, 2800 Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-4030 Tuesday Clovis Community Chorus Fall Concert — 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1501 W. Sycamore St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-5961 AARP Driver Safety Class — 8 a.m. $15 for AARP members. $20 for non-m... Full story
On this date ... 1961: About an inch of snow had fallen across New Mexico in what weather watchers had termed a “baby blizzard.” Officials said the snow was melting when it hit pavement so roads were not slick, but visibility in the blowing snow was poor. Power outages were reported on Clovis’ north side. 1956: A Clovis man fleeing police died from injuries suffered the day before on the new Portales highway south of the Clovis air base. Billy Joe Templeman, 28, who lived at 1318 Main, died in Clovis’ Memorial Hospita...
Staff writer There’s little need to ask why a band would put on a John Philip Sousa concert during Veterans Day weekend, given the composer’s voluminous career and a catalog that arguably doubles as a soundtrack to patriotism. But there’s a little bit of Clovis history as well, which gives the Clovis Community Band an additional reason to put on today’s 4 p.m. Sousa concert at the State Theater. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged for the show, Band Director Steve Baldock said. “He performed in the Lyceum Theater...
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Staff photo: Brooke Finch Kathy Hammill, the lead facilitator of the local GriefShare program, introduces herself to the attendees of the “Surviving the Holidays” session Saturday at Clovis’ Central Baptist Church. Staff Writer [email protected] The holidays can be a joyous time, or in some cases, the worst time of the year. This was the sentiment expressed at Central Baptist Church Saturday morning, as a room full of grieving Clovis residents took part in the commu... Full story
We asked our Facebook followers: “Do you have any concerns some friendships may be lost, or seriously damage, as a result of this election season?” • Amber Starbuck: If you stop being friends with someone, because they have different views than you then you weren’t really friends anyway. • Johnny Wilson: I’m not worried about friends. They come and go. I’m worried about our country. • Eric Balli: No concerns. It’s a matter of holding the relationship as more important than your political leaning. • Flo Broyles: I personal... Full story
Staff report WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Freshman quarterback Wyatt Strand threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Aaron Johnson as time expired on Saturday and Eastern New Mexico pulled out a 30-28 Lone Star Conference victory over Midwestern State. With the win, the Hounds (7-4, 6-3 LSC) kept alive hopes for one of two bowl games involving the LSC. “I’m extremely proud of our kids today,” ENMU coach Josh Lynn said. “(It was) a very physical game. They (Hounds) weren’t wide-eyed today. To come back and win that ga...
Staff report WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Freshman quarterback Wyatt Strand threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Aaron Johnson as time expired on Saturday and Eastern New Mexico pulled out a 30-28 Lone Star Conference victory over Midwestern State. With the win, the Hounds (7-4, 6-3 LSC) kept alive hopes for one of two bowl games involving the LSC. “I’m extremely proud of our kids today,” ENMU coach Josh Lynn said. “(It was) a very physical game. They (Hounds) weren’t wide-eyed today. To come back and win that ga...
Staff photo: Kevin Wilson Veterans Day Parade Marshal Robert L. Sparks of Roswell waves as he trails the Cannon Air Force Base honor guard to open Saturday’s parade on Main Street. Staff Writer [email protected] An attitude of gratitude prevailed during Saturday’s Veterans Day, as hundreds lined Main St. in Clovis to pay homage to those who served and sacrificed for America. Leading the parade processional was Grand Marshal Robert L. Sparks, who retired from the U.S. Army w... Full story
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Staff writer [email protected] PORTALES — Unlike Friday’s regular-season opener, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team was unable to produce a second straight comeback victory as the Greyhounds lost to Fort Lewis 73-69 on Saturday at Greyhound Arena. ENMU started strong, taking a 20-15 lead at the quarter, but things slowly unraveled for the Hounds. They were outscored 41-25 in the second and third quarters and the deficit was a bit too much to make up. “We just had some breakdowns defensi...
Staff writer [email protected] Unlike Friday’s regular-season opener, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team was unable to produce a second straight comeback victory as the Greyhounds lost to Fort Lewis 73-69 on Saturday at Greyhound Arena. Staff photo: Matthew Asher ENMU’s Kassandra Harris takes a contested shot in the first quarter of ENMU’s Saturday game against Fort Lewis College. Harris finished with 10 points, one of four Hounds to finish in double...
Portales Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancake, apple slices, juice. Lunch — Turkey and dressing, mashed potato, gravy, roll, fruit salad Tuesday: Breakfast — Banana chocolate chip bar, applesauce cups, juice. Lunch — Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, fries, oranges Wednesday: Breakfast — Muffin, raisins, juice. Lunch — Beef and cheese nacho, pinto beans, applesauce Thursday: Breakfast — Egg burrito, banana, juice. Lunch — Pig-n-blanket , carrots, peaches Friday: Breakfast — Ultimate breakfast round, raisins, juice. L...
Portales Elementary Monday: Breakfast — Mini pancake, apple slices, juice. Lunch — Turkey and dressing, mashed potato, gravy, roll, fruit salad Tuesday: Breakfast — Banana chocolate chip bar, applesauce cups, juice. Lunch — Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, fries, oranges Wednesday: Breakfast — Muffin, raisins, juice. Lunch — Beef and cheese nacho, pinto beans, applesauce Thursday: Breakfast — Egg burrito, banana, juice. Lunch — Pig-n-blanket , carrots, peaches Friday: Breakfast — Ultimate breakfast round, raisins, juice. L...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. jewelry paws; noon line dance; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 1 p.m. pinochle; 5 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: 5 p.m., Thanks giving dinner Friday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. needle gang; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 1... Full story
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. jewelry paws; noon line dance; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 1 p.m. pinochle; 5 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: 5 p.m., Thanks giving dinner Friday: 8:30 a.m. exercise class; 10 a.m. needle gang; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 8 ball pool; 1... Full story
Information on creating a photo display frame, minimally invasive dentistry, and turkey recipes for any time of the year will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Creative Living Bruce Johnson is the spokesperson for Minwax in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, and he’s going to show how to stain and create a photo display frame. Using an old empty picture frame, Johnson will turn it into a uniqu...
Information on creating a photo display frame, minimally invasive dentistry, and turkey recipes for any time of the year will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Creative Living Bruce Johnson is the spokesperson for Minwax in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, and he’s going to show how to stain and create a photo display frame. Using an old empty picture frame, Johnson will turn it into a uniqu... Full story
Labels are not all that important when it comes to great style. But there are a few exceptions to that rule. Some style-conscious people wouldn't be caught dead in anything less than the designer label. NiekaStyle Whatever items you consider your must have, there are few common details that we all look for. Style, fit and quality are always important. For example, shoes are often that one item to splurge on. Why? Because no one wants to walk around in a cheaply made,... Full story
