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PORTALES - With a stifling fullcourt press and a dominant inside presence, the Eastern New Mexico University women's basketball team won a lopsided 75-48 decision over New Mexico Highlands on Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena. The Greyhounds' defense controlled the game all night, generating 20 turnovers and holding the Cowgirls (1-2) to just 22 percent from the floor. The defensive effort was never more apparent than in the second quarter, when Eastern (2-2) held Highlands...
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University’s men snapped a three-game losing streak with a 67-54 win over Huston-Tillotson on Sunday’s second day of a four-team classic hosted by Angelo State. Marquise Harris and Andre Hughes scored 17 points apiece for ENMU (2-3), while Chris Lewis just missed a triple double with nine points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Harris and senior guard Chris Wyms each had six assists. The Hounds, who lost by a point to Howard Payne on Saturday night, led 34-32 at halftime against the Austi...
BELEN — Clovis High’s swimming teams cruised to dominating victories in Saturday’s Tiger/Jag Invitational, co-hosted by Los Lunas (Tigers) and Belen (Jaguars). The Wildcats ran up 418 1/2 points on the boys side, well ahead of Los Lunas (275 1/2) in a 17-team field. In girls competition, the Lady Wildcats scored 584 points in a field of 18 teams, with Belen a distant second at 294. CHS coach Vincent de Maio said Belen has a brand-new swimming facility and it was a good atmosphere for the meet. “It was a good outing,...
The following were actions taken at the Clovis City Commission meeting Monday at the Clovis-Carver Public Library: • Commissioners held an executive session to discuss limited personal matters to complaint pursuant to 10-15-1H. No action was taken. • Clovis Police Department Chief Doug Ford addressed commissioners and the audience about public safety during the holidays. Reminders from Ford included designating a driver if intoxicated, lock cars and houses, make sure someone is at home if receiving a package and to rep...
Sports writer [email protected] CLOVIS — Scott Robinson knew the sledding could be a bit tough for a while when he assumed Clovis High boys basketball coaching duties two years ago. link Staff photo: Tony Bullocks Clovis High junior guard Nate Lewis, front, battles to keep the ball from senior forward Leroy Wilson during a drill last week at Wildcats practice at Rock Staubus Gym. The Cats open the season on Saturday night at defending Class 6A state champion Rio Rancho. T... Full story
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STAFF WRITERS Santa Claus is coming to town early this year, and thousands are hoping to catch a glimpse of him. More than 8,000 area residents are expected to gather for this year’s Christmas Lights Parade, an iconic celebration for downtown Clovis organized by Clovis MainStreet. The non-profit organization will host the annual parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 along Main Street, where many businesses are known to turn off their storefront lights to make the parade lights easier to see. According to Clovis MainStreet Executive Directo...
STAFF WRITERS Santa Claus is coming to town early this year, and thousands are hoping to catch a glimpse of him. More than 8,000 area residents are expected to gather for this year’s Christmas Lights Parade, an iconic celebration for downtown Clovis organized by Clovis MainStreet. The non-profit organization will host the annual parade at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 along Main Street, where many businesses are known to turn off their storefront lights to make the parade lights easier to see. According to Clovis MainStreet Executive Directo...
Staff Writer [email protected] CLOVIS — A Clovis man entered a not guilty plea in district court Tuesday on the heels of a grand jury returning a second-degree murder indictment against him in connection with an October fight that left a man dead. Ricky Goodman, 42, was arraigned via video conference from the Curry County Adult Detention Center before Judge Matt Chandler while being represented by Anthony Filosa. Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Stover is representing the state in the case. “The defendant is cha... Full story
Staff Writer [email protected] CLOVIS — A Clovis man entered a not guilty plea in district court Tuesday on the heels of a grand jury returning a second-degree murder indictment against him in connection with an October fight that left a man dead. Ricky Goodman, 42, was arraigned via video conference from the Curry County Adult Detention Center before Judge Matt Chandler while being represented by Anthony Filosa. Chief Deputy District Attorney Brian Stover is representing the state in the case. “The defendant is cha...
Staff report [email protected] PORTALES — With a stifling fullcourt press and a dominant inside presence, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team won a lopsided 75-48 decision over New Mexico Highlands on Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena. link Staff photo: David Norton Kassandra Harris slips past a defender to score during the first half of the Greyhounds’ 75-48 win over New Mexico Highlands on Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena. The Greyhounds’ defense con...
STAFF WRITER [email protected] PORTALES — The trial date for a former Portales man accused of child molestation has been moved to January after a hearing Tuesday in Portales district court. Rocky Banda, 35, is charged with multiple counts of sexual penetration of a minor, having allegedly molested a teenage girl over the course of several years. After finding that a motion for a more definitive statement on the timeline in which the alleged crimes took place had been answered by the state, Ninth Judicial District J... Full story
STAFF WRITER [email protected] PORTALES — The trial date for a former Portales man accused of child molestation has been moved to January after a hearing Tuesday in Portales district court. Rocky Banda, 35, is charged with multiple counts of sexual penetration of a minor, having allegedly molested a teenage girl over the course of several years. After finding that a motion for a more definitive statement on the timeline in which the alleged crimes took place had been answered by the state, Ninth Judicial District J...
Managing Editor [email protected] PORTALES — Board members of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority came together to discuss their options Tuesday after Portales city councilors refused to approve a resolution last week. ENMWUA Executive Director Justin Howalt said every other authority member community — Curry County, Roosevelt County, city of Clovis, town of Elida, town of Grady and town of Texico — had already passed the resolution. The resolution states that if something were to happen to ENMWUA to cause it...
Staff report [email protected] PORTALES — With a stifling fullcourt press and a dominant inside presence, the Eastern New Mexico University women’s basketball team won a lopsided 75-48 decision over New Mexico Highlands on Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena. Staff photo: David Norton Kassandra Harris slips past a defender to score during the first half of the Greyhounds’ 75-48 win over New Mexico Highlands on Tuesday night at Greyhound Arena. The Greyhounds’ defense control...
Managing Editor [email protected] PORTALES — Board members of the Eastern New Mexico Water Utility Authority came together to discuss their options Tuesday after Portales city councilors refused to approve a resolution last week. ENMWUA Executive Director Justin Howalt said every other authority member community — Curry County, Roosevelt County, city of Clovis, town of Elida, town of Grady and town of Texico — had already passed the resolution. The resolution states that if something were to happen to ENMWUA to cause it...
Thursday • Community Thanksgiving Banquet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lighthouse Mission, 407 L Casillas St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7775 • Pep Annual Thanksgiving Festival — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, Pep. Cost: $12 adult plates, $6 children under 6. Takeout available. All proceeds benefit the church. Information: 806-786-1572 • Portales Community Outreach Thanksgiving dinner — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Memorial Building, Portales. Cost: Free. Deliveries available for homebound. Information: 575-693-331...
Thursday • Community Thanksgiving Banquet — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Lighthouse Mission, 407 L Casillas St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7775 • Pep Annual Thanksgiving Festival — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, Pep. Cost: $12 adult plates, $6 children under 6. Takeout available. All proceeds benefit the church. Information: 806-786-1572 • Portales Community Outreach Thanksgiving dinner — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Memorial Building, Portales. Cost: Free. Deliveries available for homebound. Information: 575-693-331...
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