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ALBUQUERQUE — Another night of drama for the Clovis boys basketball team. After a heartbreaking season-opening loss to Cleveland last Friday at Rock Staubus Gymnasium, the Wildcats turned right around and headed to Albuquerque on Saturday morning, then edged La Cueva 63-62 in overtime that night. The ’Cats evened their record at 1-1, each game determined at the foul line in the closing seconds. In Saturday’s overtime period, senior guard Malik Phillips stepped to the free-throw line with two seconds left and the game tied...
Today • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime & pajama party: “Long Winter’s Nap” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • Representative Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) staff mobile office hours — Noon-2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Constituents are invited to meet with staff, ask questions, and get help with federal casework such as Medicare, Social Security,...
As far as Class 4A football was concerned, the Portales Rams proved to be a dominant force, outscoring its three playoff foes 82-14 despite playing two of those games on the road. That dominance was reflected in the New Mexico High School Coaches Association All-State team, which saw the Rams take 12 of Class 4A's 24 first-team spots. In all, 44 all-state slots went to area football players on either the first team or second team in all seven classifications. The teams were...
CLOVIS — As the weekend’s Foxy’s Drive-In Shootout ended Saturday night at Rock Staubus Gymnasium, so did the Clovis girls basketball team’s chance of having a winning homestand last week. Saturday’s game against Amarillo’s Palo Duro capped off three straight at home for the Lady Wildcats, and after splitting the previous two, the Lady ’Cats were hoping to go 2-1 on their stay at the Rock with a tournament-ending victory. And though for a while Saturday night it seemed like Clovis might just do it, a late Palo Duro surge turn...
PORTALES — Wayland Baptist senior guard J.J. Culver scored 29 points, converting 12-of-14 free throws, and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Pioneers held on late for a 76-70 victory over Eastern New Mexico University’s men in the team’s home opener on Saturday at Greyhound Arena. Senior guard C.J. Obinwa added 14 points and senior forward Jack Nobles 12 for Wayland (7-1), an NAIA program which counted the game as an exhibition. The Pioneers led the entire way except for an early 2-2 tie. Junior guard Devin Pullum, coming off the b...
Long years ago, before my brothers and I had yet learned to read, three of the most-used books in our house were these: Hallmark’s “Poetry for Pleasure,” Margaret de Angeli’s “Book of Nursery and Mother Goose Rhymes,” and a tattered and torn 1929 edition of “The Elson Readers: Book Eight.” It was on page 149 of the last one where we were first introduced by our father to Ebenezer Scrooge. In sessions that spanned multiple nights (we three small children were spellbound, but...
Booked The following were booked into local jails Friday through Tuesday: Clovis • Kia Gallo, 26, failure to appear • Jonathan Romero, 24, violation of restraining order • Lyle Case, 35, battery against a household member, larceny • Jacob Richardson, 18, aggravated assault, battery • Billy Romero, 59, failure to appear • Lidia Gonzales, 21, criminal trespass • Donald Smith, 31, contempt of court, failure to appear • Elias Ortiz, 20, receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphe...
CLOVIS — A student was taken into custody Monday morning after police said a threat was made on social media. Clovis High School was placed on lockdown for about an hour while police investigated the threat, according to a school news release. The lockdown was lifted without incident. “At no time was the student on campus,” according to the school news release. The lockdown involved students staying in building for all activities, with exterior doors locked and class continuing, the release said....
The “American Pickers” television program team is planning to film episodes in New Mexico, and is looking for sizable and unique collections along with the stories behind them. The show is looking for private collections, and not seeking stores, malls, flea markets, museums, auctions, businesses or anything open to the public, according to a promotional news release. Anybody willing to show their collection can send an email to [email protected] or place a phone call to 855-OLD-RUST with a name, phone number, loc...
There’s one Christmas gift I’d love to give you: the gift of liberty. The freedom to do everything you have a right to do. It’s a gift bigger than you can imagine. Alas, it’s not possible to give anyone liberty. In order for you to have liberty, you’ve got to make it for yourself, with your own hands, and put it to daily use. Plus, even if I could give you liberty, it would most likely be illegal. The best I can do under the limitations of reality is get you to recognize...
A dark chapter in our previous governor’s time in office is finally coming to a close with a recent $10 million settlement. Six years after Gov. Susana Martinez’s administration accused 15 behavioral health providers of overbilling the state’s Medicaid program and freezing them out of their reimbursements, the state Human Services Department announced last week it has reached an agreement with five of the falsely accused agencies. According to an HSD news release, the state has now settled all 10 lawsuits that grew out of Ma...
Reeder installed at Immanuel Pastors from area churches and locations as far away as Alamogordo and Hobbs gathered Dec. 1 for the installation of Rev. Thomas N. Reeder Jr. at Clovis' Immanuel Lutheran Church. The sermon held at the church focused on Titus 3, addressing the priority of ministry and the proper balance of law and Gospel in teaching and preaching. The event included a dinner in the parish hall. Reeder is a native of Wisconsin. Church class plans sale A craft and...
Few things are more private than a person’s medical history. Yet without the consent of patients or their doctors, America’s second-largest health care system and Google are cooperating to share personally identifiable medical information on 50 million patients. Regardless of the intentions to improve health care, this is a violation of privacy that may require action from regulators or Congress to correct. First reported by the Wall Street Journal, Ascension, a chain of Catholic nonprofits with hospitals and nursing hom...
Adrian White has worked with and for our district for many years now, in various capacities. To give you an idea of the caliber of this man, he’s the only individual I’m aware of who has been voted teacher of the year (in multiple states) as well as support person of the year. Gentle and soft-spoken, his calling is helping others, especially students. As part of our Language, Culture, and At-Risk Services (formerly Federal Programs Department), White has been the ENLACE Higher...
PORTALES — With the 2019-20 college year about halfway into the books, the Eastern New Mexico University board of regents will make a few decisions that will affect students and staffers in the 2020-21 year. The board has numerous items on the agenda for its last meeting of 2019, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. at the regents room on the second floor of the Portales campus’ administration building. The board will take another look at its holiday schedule for the 2020-21 school year, following a request from a group of students at the...
On this date ... 1964: Skibells, located at 520 Main St. in Clovis, had announced it was going out of business. The clothing store reported “Every item must be sold regardless of its cost or former selling price.” Men’s hats were $1. Mink trim coats were $54.40. Levis were $2.93. Cotton dresses were $5. Pages Past is compiled by David Stevens. Contact: [email protected] For more regional history, see the website: pagespast.net...
Today • City of Clovis Economic Incentive Board — 7:30 a.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 N. Connelly. Information: 575-763-9654 Thursday • Roosevelt County Emergency Food Programs Stakeholders Meeting — Noon, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Anyone interested is invited to join Kathy Shafer, president of the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, to discuss the future of the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Portales. Information: 575-763-6130 Friday • Eastern New Mexico Universit...
RICHARDSON, Texas — Clovis’ swim team didn’t have a meet on its regular schedule last weekend, but the Wildcats were still in action and notched some big performances. Participating in a club meet in Richardson, Texas, near Dallas, Clovis rang up some big numbers, even though head coach Gordy Westerberg described it as an up and down meet. “We haven’t had a meet like this in a while,” Westerberg said. “The good swims were great swims and the bad swims were awful, which was frustrating for me as a coach and, needless to s...
CLOVIS - Critters, candy, cocoa, caroling and extension cords ... lots of extension cords. That's the formula for the city's annual Christmas Nites at the Zoo. The event started Tuesday and continues tonight, Thursday and Friday with free admission from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. "We have some folklorico dancers from La Casita performing on Wednesday," Zoo Director Vince Romero said. "We've got candy games for the kids, free cocoa for everybody." Romero just laughed when asked how many...
CLOVIS - A performance of colorful swirling dresses and lively mariachi music is on the way to Clovis this weekend to brighten up the holiday season and share the story of Mexico's many holiday traditions. "A Mariachi Christmas" will be the latest entry into this year's Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series, taking place at 3 p.m. Sunday in Marshall Auditorium. According to Christy Mendoza, the Cultural Arts Series director, the show has toured New Mexico for years...
CLOVIS — Manning doorways and storefronts around town, the Salvation Army bell ringers are a staple of the holiday season — ringing, singing and playing instruments to encourage donations for their cause. In Clovis, volunteers greet holiday shoppers during the month leading up to Christmas Day and are raising money to help families during the holiday season and throughout the rest of the year. With two weeks left until the end of their fundraising period, Salvation Army lieutenants Miguel and Maria Ibarra are seeking as man...
PORTALES - The Portales school board celebrated its most recent state champion, and professed excitement for one of its newest teams set for state competition Monday night. The Rams football team was honored for its Class 4A state title, with coach Jaime Ramirez bringing a few of his players from the 12-1 season. Ramirez said the Rams had plenty of injuries, but found a way to close out the season on a nine-game winning streak. "We used the 'next man up' mentality," Ramirez...
PORTALES — Twice a year, Eastern New Mexico University students take the stage to end their academic journeys and receive their diplomas. This year won’t quite top last year’s record-breaking turnout, but it’s coming pretty close. Up to 543 students will be eligible to walk in the ENMU Fall Commencement Convocation at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greyhound Arena. Of those 543, there are 272 who have signed up to attend the ceremony. Guest seating is free and begins at 9 a.m. After the ceremony there will be a reception held in the...
DORA — Senior guard Tyce Delk scored 28 points and Elida pulled away late to beat host Dora 66-52 in the boys championship game of the Coyotes’ J.P. Stone Invitational on Saturday night. The Tigers (4-0) led 49-44 going into the final period, but outscored the Coyotes 17-8 down the stretch. Sophomore post Rylan Creighton added 17 points for Elida. Sophomore forward-guard Cache Skelley paced the Coyotes (2-1) with 26 points, while seniors Joe Urioste and Haiden Padgett finished with 10 apiece. American Heritage Bank Classic, M...
SANTA FE — Any coach would hope his team improves as the season goes. For at least the first weekend of the season, Portales High girls coach Wade Fraze said the Lady Rams accomplished that. PHS finished its Capital City Invitational slate on Saturday with a 54-38 victory over Los Alamos to earn fifth place in the eight-team event. “It was our most complete game of the tournament,” Fraze said. “Hopefully, we’re getting better. The first game (a loss to Espanola Valley) was ugly, and our second game was better.” The Lady Ra...
