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  • Clovis' Mayfield continues to lead NFR

    The Staff of The News|Updated Dec 5, 2022

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Clovis' Shad Mayfield continued to lead the tie-down roping world standings going into Sunday's fourth round of the National Finals Rodeo. But his lead was shrinking. Caleb Smidt, a three-time world champion from Bellville, Texas, started the NFR in fourth place in the world standings. But Smidt won the NFR's first and second rounds and finished third in Saturday's third round. Mayfield finished second to Smidt in the second round, but finished out of the m...

  • Supreme Court to decide if Christian business can turn away gay weddings

    David G. Savage Los Angeles Times, Syndicated content|Updated Dec 5, 2022

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday about whether a conservative Christian business owner has a 1st Amendment right to refuse to work with same-sex couples planning to marry. At issue is a Colorado website designer claiming a free-speech right to ignore the state's anti-discrimination law and turn away gay couples seeking her services. Twenty-two states including California require businesses open to the public to provide full and equal service to all, without regard to race, religion, gender or sexual o...

  • Local scoreboard - Dec. 4

    Updated Dec 4, 2022

    BASKETBALL Prep summaries Tuesday Boys Clovis 72, Roswell Goddard 33 Roswell Goddard (0-1) — Mitchell Schooley 3, Adrian Solis 2, Zerrick Mendoza 14, Rhett Price 4, Chris Zapata 10. Totals 13 5-6 33. Clovis (1-0) — Brian Weiss 10, Keilyn Parker 7, Manny Gutierrez 7, Champ Gooden 12, Hunter Egbert 3, Josh Wimbish 3, Marvin Cox 3, Orlando Harrizon 3, R. J. Nora 14, J.J. Jones 10. Totals 25 12-22 72. Goddard 9 7 8 9 — 33 Clovis 18 23 18 13 — 72 3-pointers — Roswell Goddard, Mendoza, Schooley. Clovis, Jones 3, Cox, Egbert, G...

  • Events calendar - Dec. 4

    Updated Dec 3, 2022

    Today *2022 Portales Holiday Community Soccer Clinic – 2-4 p.m., Greyhound Stadium, ENMU, Portales. Free clinic for area youth featuring players and coaches from New Mexico’s United Academy. Signup online at https://form.jotform.com/223315709453152. Information: email [email protected] Monday Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Yvette Gardner-Pickett, licensed master social worker. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiat...

  • Meetings calendar - Dec. 4

    Updated Dec 3, 2022

    Monday *Roosevelt County Commission - 9 a.m., Commission Room, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-5307 Tuesday *Portales City Council - 6:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6662 Wednesday *Clovis Community College Board of Trustees – 8 a.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Room 512, Clovis. Information: http://www.clovis.edu/about/administration.aspx or 575-769-4001 Thursday *Curry County Health Council – 3-4 p.m., in-person at Curry County Adm...

  • Jail log - Dec. 4

    Updated Dec 3, 2022

    Booked The following were booked into local jails (Tuesday - Friday): Clovis • Joshua Lloyd, 40, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge • Bronson Arington, 33, failure to appear on a felony charge • Leon Phillips, 45, parole violation • Eric Gallagher, 22, aggravated battery against a household member, child abuse – negligently cause, criminal trespass, probation violation • Evelyn Martinez, 33, battery, probation violation • Edgar Conde, 33, out of state fugitive • Thomas Smerer, 35, failure to appear on misdemeanor cha...

  • Pages past, Dec. 4: Chamber manager dies at age 63

    David Stevens, The Staff of The News|Updated Dec 3, 2022

    On this date ... 1982: Robert Spencer, longtime manager of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce, died at Clovis High Plains Hospital following a “lengthy illness,” the Clovis News-Journal reported. He was 63. Spencer began his work with the chamber on May 19, 1957, CNJ reported. He retired on June 1, 1982. “He worked to improve highways, promote agribusiness and establish diversified industries in the Clovis area,” according to the newspaper. “He was instrumental in setting u...