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Religion columnist Wow. Like it or loathe it, what happened on Election Day 2016 was one of the most amazing events in America’s not-really-very-long-yet history. Long before Nov. 8, this election cycle was feeling agonizingly lengthy — yea, verily, almost eternal — and things were shaping up, well, interestingly, to say the least. Once we muddled through the conventions, more than a few folks across the political spectrum found themselves fervently wishing that “none of the...
Local columnist How hard is it to refrain from scratching that itch on your nose? Now imagine that it’s more than just an itch; it’s a big, black fly that just landed on your forward cartilage extension. Your hand wants to just shoot up and get rid of the pesky pest. But you can’t, you’re at an auction. Delayed irritant removal is a critical skill that you learn early. You don’t want to soothe your nose just to find out that you bid on a pallet of used tarp straps and ruined sprinkler tires. Don’t make any sudden moves, turn... Full story
Following is a sampling of calls received by dispatchers for Clovis police, Curry County sheriff and area fire stations: Wednesday • 6:31 a.m.: Burglary (residence), 1300 block of Axtell Street. • 8:25 a.m.: Battery on a household member, 1100 block of Hinkle Street. • 9:36 a.m.: Obedience to traffic control device (red light), Llano Estacado Boulevard and Norris Street. • 10:14 a.m.: Criminal damage (muni), 90 block of Spur Road. • 12:52 p.m.: Fail to yield from private drive (muni), Llano Estacado Boulevard and Prince St...
Today Board of county commissioners — 9 a.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6016 Monday Clovis City Commission — 5:15 p.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, north annex, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 This calendar is a daily listing of area publics. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]...
Today El Desayuno Kiwanis 27th Annual Chili Dinner — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets: $8. Free: Children under 5 Parkland Baptist Church, 921 Parkland Dr., Clovis. Friends of the Library book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 700 Main St. Information: 575-769-7840. United Blood Service — 12:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-625-9743 Bingo — 12:30 p.m. American Legion Post 117, 2800 Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-4030 Ribbon Cutting — 4:30 p.m. Cric...
Managing Editor [email protected] Clovis’ McBride sisters are going to see over the next week that dance can take them places. Of course, Gahbrielle and Devynne are no strangers to that. The two are taking off today for New York City to be part of a dance group performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The sisters — Gahbrielle, a sophomore at Clovis High School, and Devynne, a sixth-grader at Marshall Middle School — will be part of the 600-person Spirit of America Star Dancers. Both have performed in a smaller...
On this date ... 1971: Much of the region saw the first snow flakes of the season. Early risers in Clovis, Muleshoe, Fort Sumner, Grady and Melrose all reported snow between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. “By 8 a.m., the frozen precipitation had ceased and disappeared without a trace in most areas,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1956: Clovis City Commission was offering $100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of local vandals, but incidents continued throughout the city and the reward remained unclaimed. Most rec...
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Staff photo: Brooke Finch From left, Tina Dill and her two daughters, 3-year-old Leah Dill and 5-year-old Lesley Dill, use a shopping cart to drop off their full load of gift-filled boxes at Clovis’ Parkland Baptist Church during National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child. The Dill family on Tuesday donated the gifts on behalf of Living Stones Nazarene Church’s MOPS group, “Mothers of Preschoolers.” Staff Writer [email protected] Impoverished children around... Full story
Sports writer [email protected] It’s quite a ways back from the recent glory days of Clovis High girls basketball. Ninth-year coach Jeff Reed thinks the Lady Wildcats may be starting to trend upward. link Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis High junior Teya Morris, right, looks to make a pass over junior Azzianna Smith, left, and freshman Madison Golden during Tuesday’s practice at Rock Staubus Gym. Morris was the leading scorer last season for the Lady Wildcats, who ope...
Staff report Cricket Wireless is planning a ribbon cutting and grand opening this week at its new retail store, located at 600 Texas St., Unit G in Clovis. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. today, with the grand opening celebration through Sunday with a drawing for a Thanksgiving turkey. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. The store is operated by Summit Mobile....
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Sports writer [email protected] For schools that are located several hundred miles apart, it’s almost as if the Muleshoe and Breckenridge football teams are on each other’s schedule. The Mules and Buckaroos will play for the third consecutive year in the Texas Class 3A Division I area round of the playoffs tonight, matching up in a game scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (CST) at Big Spring. Breckenridge won 28-7 in 2014, while the Mules came back for a 31-20 victory last season. “It’s the rubber game, I guess,” Mules coach Dav... Full story
Staff report The Curry County Commission is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. today at the North Annex of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Among the agenda items to be considered is discussion and requested action on developing a policy with future Implementation for body cameras for detention center staff. In correspondence to county officials regarding the matter, Curry County Detention Center Administrator Mark Gallegos reported body cameras for all detention officers “would be very expensive and would impact our budget.” Acc... Full story
Staff report A new biofuels blending facility is expected to open in Portales Industrial Park in April, officials said. Natural Chem Group of Houston announced this week it had purchased the former Abengoa plant in the Portales Industrial Park after Abengoa went bankrupt earlier this year. Natural Chem President Robert Salazar said the facility will blend biodiesel fuel and will also include a fueling station at which two commercial trucks can fuel up at one time. “The state did a study for us on how many trucks operate in t...
Staff writer [email protected] At the Portales City Council Meeting Tuesday in the Memorial Building, councilors approved the execution of a project participation agreement between the city of Portales and Ambiance Hospitality, LLC. According to Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation Executive Director Orlando Ortega, the project would allow Ambiance to use economic development tax revenues to redevelop the Portales Inn property. “The redevelopment would consist of rebuilding the Portales Inn property i...
Wow. Like it or loathe it, what happened on Election Day 2016 was one of the most amazing events in America’s not-really-very-long-yet history. Long before Nov. 8, this election cycle was feeling agonizingly lengthy — yea, verily, almost eternal — and things were shaping up, well, interestingly, to say the least. Once we muddled through the conventions, more than a few folks across the political spectrum found themselves fervently wishing that “none of the above” was a val... Full story
Today • Friends of the Library book sale — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940 • ‘Top Girls’ play — 7 p.m. in University Theatre Center at ENMU. Admission: $5 general, free for students with current ID/sticker. Information: 575-562-1011 Saturday • Jarrod Williams, US Naval Academy guest artist — 3 p.m. in Buchanan Hall at ENMU. Tuba recital. Admission: Free. Information: 575-562-2377 • Friends of the Library book sale — 8 a.m.-noon at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-356-3940 • Spec...
On this date ... 1971: Much of the region saw the first snow flakes of the season. Early risers in Clovis, Muleshoe, Fort Sumner, Grady and Melrose all reported snow between 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. “By 8 a.m., the frozen precipitation had ceased and disappeared without a trace in most areas,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. 1956: Clovis City Commission was offering $100 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of local vandals, but incidents continued thr...
How hard is it to refrain from scratching that itch on your nose? Now imagine that it’s more than just an itch; it’s a big, black fly that just landed on your forward cartilage extension. Your hand wants to just shoot up and get rid of the pesky pest. Audra Brown Down on the Farm But you can’t. You’re at an auction. Delayed irritant removal is a critical skill that you learn early. You don’t want to soothe your nose just to find out that you bid on a pallet of used tarp straps...
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STAFF WRITER [email protected] Eastern New Mexico University education students gathered to hear insights about the teaching profession in a forum hosted Wednesday night at the College of Business. Staff photo: Kurt Munz-Raper From left, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary instructor Amberlynn Mauldin, Portales Junior High School instructor Ginger Golden, Portales High School instructor Jack Willis and Brown Early Childhood Center instructor Nichole Lackey speak at the Kappa...
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STAFF REPORT Two Portales police officers were honored with awards valor Tuesday night at the Portales City Council meeting regarding their actions during an altercation back in April. Officers Nicholas Laurenz was presented the Purple Heart and Meritorious Service Award, while Officer David Haack was presented the Medal of Valor and Meritorious Service Award. Courtesy photo: Susan Baysinger Portales Police Department Sgt. Christopher Valdez, left, and Portales Police Chief...
STAFF REPORT A new biofuels blending facility is expected to open in Portales Industrial Park in April, officials said. Natural Chem Group of Houston announced this week it had purchased the former Abengoa plant in the Portales Industrial Park after Abengoa went bankrupt earlier this year. Natural Chem President Robert Salazar said the facility will blend biodiesel fuel and will also include a fueling station at which two commercial trucks can fuel up at one time. “The state did a study for us on how many trucks operate in t...
