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  • Events calendar - Nov. 27

    Updated Nov 26, 2019

    Today • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 Thursday • Thanksgiving Day • Portales Community Outreach 20th annual free Thanksgiving dinner — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Building, Seventh and Abilene, Portales. Deliveries available to homebound citizens from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. if pre-ordered by noon Nov. 27. For information or to pre-order meals, call St. Helen’s Catholic Church at 575-356-4241, Joe Parie at 575-607-5927, or Veda Urioste at 575-693-331...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 24

    Updated Nov 23, 2019

    Today • Enchilada lunch — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., cafeteria, Dora Consolidated School, 100 School St., Dora. Fundraiser for the DHS Business Professionals of America. No set fee; donations welcome. • Freshman Showcase — 2 p.m., Studio Theater, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. General admission $10; seniors (60 and above) and active military admission $7; ENMU students free with ID. Directed by Darby Cavanaugh and Raquel Valenzuela. Information: 575-562-2711 Monday • Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) luncheon — 11:30 a.m...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 20

    Updated Nov 19, 2019

    Today • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime “Thankful Hearts” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687 • Teens and Tweens: “Game On” Xbox free play and board games — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 17

    Updated Nov 16, 2019

    Today • Holiday Bazaar 2019 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free. Handmade gifts, organic food, ceramics, clothing, and more. Information: 575-935-5000 • ENMU Double-Reed Ensemble recital — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Duos, trios, quartets, and quintets for various combinations of oboe, English horn, and bassoon. Information: 575-562-2377 • Community-wide Thanksgiving service — 6 p.m., Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main, Portales. Information: 575-356-600...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 13

    Updated Nov 12, 2019

    Today • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime “Cowboys & Cowgirls” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • “A Season of Giving Thanks” Taco Pile-On Luncheon — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory, Clovis. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Purchase $5 tickets in advance at Clovis City Hall, 321 Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828 • Frie...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 10

    Updated Nov 9, 2019

    Today • ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Film-Making presents “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” — 2 p.m., University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. General admission, $10; senior (65+), military, and veterans, $7; free admission for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2711 Monday • Veterans Day • Veterans Day Breakfast — 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. • Veterans Day Memorial Service — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building...

  • Holiday merry-makers

    Special to The News|Updated Nov 9, 2019

    PORTALES — The 2019 Little Miss Merry Christmas candidates have been announced by the Ambassadors of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. This year’s field includes 12 girls from ages 5-10 vying for the title. As a part of Portales’ holiday tradition, the Little Miss Merry Christmas Contest raises funds to maintain the white Christmas lights that are on display throughout town and around the courthouse. The contest runs until 5 p.m. Dec. 4. An official pre-parade Coronation Ceremony will take place at the historic Yam T...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 3

    Updated Nov 2, 2019

    Today • Daylight Saving Time ends; turn clocks back one hour Monday • Elida community flu shot clinic — 8:30-11:30 a.m., Elida Municipal Schools, 103 S. Church St., Elida. Presented by the Roosevelt County Public Health Office. Annual flu vaccinations available at no charge for children and uninsured adults, while supplies last. Information: 575-356-4453 • Rural Bookmobile East in Grady — 10-11:30 a.m., Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady; 11:30 a.m.-12 noon, Grady Post Office, 406 W. Main St., Grady. Informati...

  • Events calendar - Oct. 30

    Updated Oct 29, 2019

    Today • Preschool storytime “Halloweenies” (wear costumes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) presentation — 2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Presentation by Padre Francisco Carbajal from St. Helen’s Catholic Church on the historicity, altars and offerings, traditions and costumes from different places in Mexico, and the celebrating of life. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by ENMU Hispanic Affa...

  • Events calendar - Oct. 27

    Updated Oct 28, 2019

    Today • Fourth Annual Boo in the Zoo — 1-4 p.m., Hillcrest Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Tickets $1 per person; available in advance at the zoo Tuesdays-Sundays, Taco Box in Clovis and Portales, TireWorks in Farwell, and the Chamber of Commerce in Friona, TX. Costumes welcome; trick-or-treating, games, costumed characters, face painting, hair coloring, photo ops, creepy critters show, and more. Hosted by KTQM 99.9 FM. Information: 575-769-7873 • Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Sugar Skull! A Dia d...

  • Events calendar - Oct. 23

    Updated Oct 22, 2019

    Today • Blood drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825 • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • 2019 Information and Health Expo — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Friendship Senior Center, 901 W. 13th St., Clovis. Vendor booths. Flu shots provided by Presbyterian Pharmacy. Information: 575-769-7913 • Preschool storytime “Hoot! Hoot!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Lib...

  • Events calendar - Oct. 20

    Updated Oct 19, 2019

    Today • 46th annual Peanut Valley Festival — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Arts, crafts, food, live music, games, and entertainment. Information: 575-356-8541 • Queso Vino Festival — noon-5 p.m., ENMU baseball field, Portales. Celebrating New Mexico wines and cheeses. Live music; wine and cheese tasting. Family-friendly event. Tickets: Adults 21 and older, $20 at the gate (or 2 for $20 if purchased online); ages 15-20 or non-drinking designated drivers, $5; children under 15 are fre...

  • Chamber goes Hollywood

    David Grieder|Updated Jan 12, 2019

    PORTALES - If it seemed a little dark Thursday night in Roosevelt County, that's because most of its local stars were together in the Yam Theatre for the Chamber of Commerce's "Portales Goes Hollywood"-themed banquet. The annual program took on a movie theme this year with cinematic trivia at each table, film posters adorning the walls and life-size character cutouts greeting guests at the doors. Special emphasis was placed on those features filmed in Portales or New Mexico....

  • Holiday events stack up in Portales

    David Grieder|Updated Dec 4, 2018

    PORTALES - Look for a stacked few days of holiday celebrations in Roosevelt County, starting with a double whammy of music and pageantry Thursday evening, the annual Christmas parade on Friday and "Santa Cop" on Saturday. Today's the last chance to submit a float application for Roosevelt County's 32nd Annual "Christmas Jubilee Light Parade" on Friday night. The only condition is that "no live Santa Clauses are allowed on floats," as organizers will have one of their own...

  • Events calendar - Dec. 5

    Updated Dec 4, 2018

    Today • Preschool storytime “Out of This World” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • Teens and tweens “Holly Jolly Christmas Crafts” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 Thursday • Cannon Cookie Drop (cookies for Cannon Air Force Base airmen) — 7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., drop off baked cookies at The Makery, 112 W. 21st St., Clovis; 8 a.m.-5 p.m., drop off baked cookies at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Av...

  • Events calendar - Dec. 2

    Updated Dec 1, 2018

    Today • Clovis Fire Department vs. Portales Fire Department basketball game — 2-4:30 p.m. Portales High School gymnasium, 201 S. Knoxville Ave., Portales. Fundraiser for the Mix 107.5 Secret Santa program. Adults $5, children 10 and under free. Cake auction at half-time; silent auction on pies and cakes. Information: 575-763-4649 • Freshman Showcase — 2 p.m., Studio Theater, ENMU Theater Center, Portales. $7 general admission. Information: 575-562-2711 Monday • United Way of Eastern New Mexico Women’s Initiative Network lun...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 28

    Updated Nov 27, 2018

    Today • Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • Preschool storytime “Marvelous Manners” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 • Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Plains Regional Medical Center Hospital Cannon Room, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Register online at www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825 • Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. I...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 25

    Updated Nov 24, 2018

    Monday • Paintings by Parsons — Exhibit by ENMU faculty member Alla Parsons opens in Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular hours through Dec. 21. Information: 575-562-2373 Tuesday • Books and babies “Rain, Rain, Go Away!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Costumes welcome. Information: 575-356-3940 • Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. “Thinker’s workshop” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth gr...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 21

    Updated Nov 20, 2018

    Today • GriefShare grief support group — 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Room 203, Clovis. Information: 760-917-3051 or 575-309-4208 • Deadline to enter a float in the Cannon Air Force Base Holiday Parade — 5 p.m. Parade is scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 29. Off-base entries require background check to participate. Information: 575-904-6117 Thursday • Portales Community Outreach Thanksgiving meal — 11 a.m-1 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Deliveries available 10:30 a.m.-12:30...

  • Events calendar - Nov. 18

    Updated Nov 17, 2018

    Sunday • Community-wide Thanksgiving service — 7 p.m. Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main, Portales. Information: 575-356-6001 Monday • Stitch Addicts — 6:30 p.m., 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 • Pam Shuler faculty clarinet recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377 Tuesday • Blood drive — 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Red Lobster, 2601 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 87...

  • Four in running for Little Miss Merry Christmas

    The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 10, 2018

    PORTALES — Four girls — ages 5-10 — are vying for the 2018 Little Miss Merry Christmas title sponsored by the Ambassadors of the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. As a part of Portales’ holiday tradition, the contest raises funds for the white Christmas lights on display throughout Portales and on the Roosevelt County Courthouse. According to a news release from the Chamber: The contest runs until 5 p.m. Dec. 5. An official pre-parade coronation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main Street....

  • Events calendar - Nov. 4

    Updated Nov 3, 2018

    Today • Daylight saving time ends — 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour. • Top Shot Tournament (benefit for The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center) — 8 a.m., The Firing Pin, 1654 US 60/84, Clovis. Four-person teams $50 per person ($200 per team). Register prior to Nov. 2. Information: 575-769-7732 or 575-935-4044 • Turkey dinner — 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CST, St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 409 S. Third St., Bovina. Tickets: adult, $12; children under 6, $6. Information: 806-251-1511 • Anne Luna, Chris Sanders, and Travis Erwin in concert...

  • Christmas, cool; decorating, not so much

    Karl Terry, Columnist|Updated Dec 3, 2017

    Christmas would be really cool, except for all the decorations that come along with the season. There’s the tree, the nativity scenes the Christmas knick-knacks, stockings, wreaths, the office decorations and the dreaded outside decorations. I’ve never done a great job decorating but if I do it I have to make it look pretty decent or I don’t want to do it. As I’ve gotten older, more and more often the second part of that statement wins out. Back in the day I didn’t mind matc...

  • Pageant raises record amount

    The Staff of The News|Updated Dec 1, 2017

    PORTALES — Shanley Thompson was crowned Little Miss Merry Christmas by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Thursday night, but that wasn’t the only victory achieved. The 10 contestants in this year’s competition, which challenges young girls in the community to raise the most money for Christmas lights on Portales businesses, raised $8,508, the highest amount RCCC Executive Director Karl Terry has seen since he took the position in 2010. “That’s almost double what we did last year. I’ve got records going back to 201...

  • Little Miss Merry Christmas crowned

    Eamon Scarbrough|Updated Dec 3, 2016

    Portales' 31st Annual Little Miss Merry Christmas Pageant saw seven local girls raise over $4,000, with each participant being recognized for the effort they put into supporting their community. The pageant, which included seven girls aged 5-10 who participated in fundraising from Nov. 7-30, recognized the contestant that raised the most money to purchase Christmas lights for businesses on the downtown square. After all of the participants were introduced Thursday night at...

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