Articles from the November 15, 2016 edition

Kevin Wilson

Managing Editor [email protected] A man accused of shooting a Clovis police officer earlier this year is also facing unrelated charges from 2015 in which he is accused of drug possession and assault on a peace officer. Anthony M. Baca, 34, was in court on Tuesday asking evidence in the 2015 case be suppressed. Judge Fred Van Soelen said he would review the arguments and make a ruling as soon as possible. Baca’s attorney, Brett Carter, argued a Clovis Police Department patrolman who stopped Baca had no definitive reason t... Full story

Staff Writer [email protected] In order to comply with state regulations that will be applied early next year, booster clubs may have to make some revisions with regard to what items will be offered to patrons at Clovis Municipal Schools concession stands. During Tuesday’s board meeting Deputy Superintendent Carrie Bunce initiated discussion of the matter. “There are some changes we are going to have to make regarding concession stands for the new food model the state of New Mexico has adopted,” she said. “This is just fo...

Staff report LUBBOCK — The Clovis High swim team opened its 2016-17 schedule in an invitational hosted by Lubbock High on Saturday, and both CHS squads finished third. The Wildcats collected 595 points in the 18-team boys competition, finishing behind the host school (933) and El Paso High (765). The Lady Cats had 800 points to trail El Paso High (1,114) and Lubbock High (1,049). “For the first meet of the season, to go to a big meet like that, I’m really happy,” CHS swimming coach Vincent de Maio said. “We’re really pleased...

Following a week that included an upset of the conference’s top-ranked team, Eastern New Mexico University was informed Tuesday it had the Lone Star Conference’s offensive and defensive players of the week. Senior Lauren Frye was named for the offensive honor for the fifth time this seaosn. She picked up 59 kills on the weekend, including 24 over No. 10 Angelo State. The total was the highest the Rambelles have allowed to one player all season. Frye had 23 kills against Western New Mexico and 12 against Tarleton State. And...

STAFF REPORT Eastern New Mexico University is heading back to the Heart of Texas. They’ll see Fort Hays State when they get there. The Greyhounds, following a 7-4 regular season, will head to Copperas Cove, Texas for a 6 p.m. (CST) Dec. 3 kickoff in the C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl. In last year’s game against Arkansas Tech, ENMU got off to a slow start and couldn’t catch the Wonder Boys ina 51-35 setback. “The experience of going last year will help us,” ENMU coach Josh Lynn said in a release from the school. “Moving f... Full story