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Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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CLOVIS — The 2018 state and national elections are still a few months off, but plenty of Land of Enchantment residents have already thrown their hats into the ring. There’s still plenty of time before candidates have to make their official decision. Filing days are Feb. 6 for preprimary conventions, March 13 for all other major party candidates and March 20 for primary election write-in candidates. Here is a look at the upcoming state races: Legislature In the state House of Representatives, all 70 candidates are on the bal...
No one likes to feel like they've wasted a great outfit, especially after putting a lot of thought into the look. Did you look especially nice at your holiday party this year but forgot to take pictures? That's okay, because there's always an event that's equal to in dress attire waiting for you to attend. Same outfit. Different crowd. Great pictures. As an advocate of dressing trendy on a budget, I wholeheartedly support the idea of recycling a great outfit. Fashion is too...
Jonathan Martinez was born and raised in Clovis. He graduated from Clovis High School in 2006 and married Heather Martinez in 2009. The couple have five children. Martinez didn't claim to be a big sports fanatic growing up. Instead, he preferred working with his hands. He enjoys mechanic work, wood working and building things. He was also involved in ag during school. He has been involved in the church all his life. Martinez and his wife became counselors for domestic...
Earlier this month I found myself in a spirited debate with my preacher about what time of year it was when the birth of Jesus actually occurred. I opted for the late winter early springtime version when shepherds would have been closely watching flocks nearby because of the birth of new lambs. He was arguing earlier. We both wisely backed off when the discussion started to break down calendars. He had me at a disadvantage and knew it. I am, for the most part, a contrary...
Information on contemporary open embroidery, making hummus at home from scratch, and making felted projects will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. and on Thursday at noon. (All times are Mountain.) Catherine Jordan is a master craftsman programs coordinator with the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. She is going to explain and demonstrate what contemporary open embroidery is and show how the open effect is achieved. This technique allows one t...
During Thanksgiving I was given a room for the handicapped when I asked for an AARP discount at a Lubbock motel. After videotaping myself performing gymnastics in the shower, I was invited by USA Gymnastics to try out for the Olympics. Chance, the lab/weiner dog I occasionally sit, and I went skiing in Ruidoso. The resort insisted on renting him four skis. The bright side is he accidentally won the 12-and-under downhill when he slid into all the other contestants. I took a...
Editor's note: Area leaders associated with taxpayer-funded entities were invited to write guest columns summarizing 2017 from their perspectives. Justin Howalt is Clovis' city manager. As we look back at the last 12 months, the city of Clovis has completed a variety of projects in the community in addition to ongoing services provided by the various departments. Projects completed include: • Wilhite Road project between Norris and Prince streets. • Airport roundabout con...
The Yucca seventh-grade boys A basketball team lost to Texico on Tuesday. The score was 54- 32. Scoring for Yucca was led by Ayden Carey with 20 points. Carey hit a school-record six 3-pointers in the game. Also scoring for Yucca were Kaleb Tilley with seven points, Nathan Sandoval with four, and Kevin Duong with one. The Chaps return to action Jan. 8 when they play Marshall Middle School. The Eastern New Mexico News accepts submissions from coaches for any junior varsity or middle school sports performance. Submit...
Contact information is out of date. Financial data is missing. Entire categories of contracts are empty. Six years in, the online database that was supposed to be the state’s searchable “sunshine portal,” shedding light on how the state of New Mexico does the public’s business, is obscured by the clouds of underfunding and overwhelming data. But state law dictates that state government get its transparency act together. Sen. Sander Rue, R-Albuquerque, a co-sponsor of the portal, says a lot of its information is outdated, miss...
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series reviewing the year’s events in eastern New Mexico. 2017 heralded significant changes in Portales’ city government, the most notable perhaps being an announcement that Mayor Sharon King won’t seek a third term in 2018. King, who was elected in 2010, said her health is too great a concern to dedicate herself completely to mayoral responsibilities. “I’m trying to be a good mayor and balance my health at the same time. It’s time to concentrate more on my health and less on other thin...
CLOVIS — City police this month announced the recognition of various law enforcement officers and department employees “for their work during the year in protecting Clovis residents,” according to a new release. During its Dec. 2 Clovis Police Department Christmas dinner, Chief Doug Ford announced the individuals receiving medals, lifesaving awards and other honors. “Our officers dedicate their lives to serving the community, going above and beyond the call of duty in risking their own lives to protect or prolong the lives of...
On this date ... 1972: Cub Scouts from Clovis Packs 226 and 350 brightened the lives of residents of the Retirement Ranch with a program of Christmas carols presented the week before. Den mother Patricia Anderson and her assistant Agnes Brown were photographed by the Clovis News-Journal, along with caroling Cub Scouts Keith Bolton, Mark Bolton, Norman Clark, Don Dickenson, Billy Galdwell, Charles Philpott and Brian Oakley. The holiday singers performed in front of a tree...
CLOVIS — Officials at Clovis Municipal Schools are looking to bring in a fresh set of outside eyes to help provide new solutions to the problems facing the district. That's why they have partnered with the University of Virginia Darden/Curry Partnership for Leaders in Education (PLE) school turnaround program. As a part of the turnaround process, in October three PLE representatives came to Clovis and met with members of the administration, principals and teachers to determine...
Baxter Curren Senior Center 908 Hickory, Clovis Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. sew days, 1 p.m. crafts Thursday: 8 a.m. blood pressure, 8 a.m. eggs, gravy and biscuits $4, 8:45 a.m. pinochle 101, 1 p.m. bingo, 6 p.m. line dance Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. exercise equipment, 8:30 a.m. exercise class, 10 a.m. needle gang, noon pinochle, 7 p.m. dance with Outlaws Saturday: 4 p.m. game night Daily activities: 8-ball pool Community Senior Center 1100...
Monday • Christmas lunch — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at El Rancho, 101 S. Chicago Ave., Portales. Information: 575-359-0098 Ongoing • Artist of the month — Art from Sarah Bice will be on exhibit all month at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-762-6359 The events calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-356-4481 or e-mail: [email protected]...
Today’s family in need: This single mother is on her way to a new life, but she needs help to have a normal Christmas. Two of the three children are over the age limit to receive toys from the Salvation Army, according to Lt. Kelly Berggren, but the family could still use some help. “Her story touched my heart as she left an abusive relationship with her three children and is trying to start a new life as a single mom,” he said. “Not much has gone her way as her kids are acting out the aggression they have come to know....
