FARWELL – Two minutes separated Farwell from an impressive season-opening victory on Tuesday night. The Lady Blue took traditional Texas Class 4A power down to the wire, leading by one before the Lady Eagles scored the final eight points for a 48-41 victory. Juniors Jaylee Moss (20) and Dani Woodruff (11) combined for nearly two-thirds of Canyon’s offense. Neither team led by more than five points until the Lady Eagles (2-0) converted four free throws in the closing seconds. Canyon has won at least 20 games in 14 of the pas...
Lady Rams split final matches in district play
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 11, 2023
ROSWELL – First-year Portales High volleyball coach Bailey Greenwalt is pretty sure her squad can beat District 4-4A rivals Artesia and Roswell Goddard. It just hasn’t happened yet. Thursday night, the Lady Rams dropped their fourth combined match to the top two teams in 4A, falling to second-ranked Goddard 25-20, 23-25, 25-23. Portales (16-7, 2-4 district), ranked fifth in 4A by MaxPreps, now awaits its seed in today’s announcement of state volleyball brackets by the New Mexico Activities Association. Game 3 was decis...
Hounds earn five-set victory over WNMU
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 11, 2023
SILVER CITY – Senior middle blocker/setter Gracelyn Stubbs closed out her Eastern New Mexico University volleyball career with a double-double on Friday night and the Greyhounds pulled out a season-ending 25-22, 25-20, 28-30, 23-25, 15-7 Lone Star Conference victory over Western New Mexico. Stubbs finished with 11 kills and 27 assists for ENMU (11-20, 2-14 LSC), while adding six total blocks (one solo). Senior outside hitter Mikaela Garvin added 19 kills and five total blocks (one solo), sophomore setter Kayla Ison chipped i...
Region could see quarter inch of rain
The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 10, 2023
Why, yes, it is snowing on eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle. The National Weather Service is expecting the flakes to continue until 2 p.m. or so, before a 50% chance of rain the rest of the day. "Patchy fog" is expected overnight and early on Veterans Day with a high near 58 degrees. Snow accumulations? That's not happening on this date in history, but NWS predicts up to a quarter-inch of rain before Friday's over....
Detention officers arrested in Portales
The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 9, 2023
Two Roosevelt County Detention Center officers have been arrested for bringing contraband to inmates at the detention center, court records show. Officer Daejon Rae Coronado, 20, and Heather Brockman, 34, were reported by Lt. Danion Rich for bringing contraband to the jail. According to the report, video footage shows Coronado delivering contraband to inmate Dylan Hendron. The investigation led to a subsequent shakedown of Hendron’s room and bunk, where RCDC officers found two syringes and suspected suboxone, which is a c...
A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday night after a collision with an SUV, police said. Clovis Police Capt. Roman Romero stated in a news release that Shonta “Chevy” Hall was ejected from a Harley Davidson onto the grass on the north side of Wheaton Street. Hall was dead when police arrived. The accident was reported at 6:17 p.m. near Wheaton and Madison Road. Police said the driver of the SUV was on the scene when they arrived and was cooperating with investigators. The Clovis Police Department Major Crash Team was...
Early voting light for Tuesday's contests
The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
Early voting has been “somewhat underwhelming” for Tuesday’s elections, Curry County Clerk Annie Hogland said late Friday afternoon. Hogland said 652 early votes had been cast as of Friday. The county has 25,188 registered voters. Curry County had about four times more early votes cast in the 2022 general election. In Roosevelt County, Clerk Mandi Park said 458 voters cast ballots early, though early voting continued Saturday. Roosevelt has 10,800 registered voters. The general election last year saw about twice as many...
Rams host Bernalillo in quarters
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
Coming off a first-round playoff bye, Portales High's football team begins its bid for a Class 4A state championship on Friday when the Rams host District 4-4A member Bernalillo in a 7 p.m. quarterfinal matchup at Greyhound Stadium. On paper, the fourth-seeded Rams (9-1) appear headed for a semifinal clash against top-seeded Bloomfield (10-0), which would also be in Portales. Rams coach Jaime Ramirez says, though, that there's no way he's looking past this week, despite the fact his squad disposed of the Spartans 38-0 just...
Lady Cats first, Cats third in district meet
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
CARLSBAD – Clovis High’s girls put five runners in the top 10 on Friday and captured District 4-5A competition at Carlsbad, while the CHS boys finished third. Both Clovis squads will run in Class 5A state competition on Saturday, hosted by Albuquerque High. The 5A boys race is set for 10:50 a.m., with the girls to follow at 11:35 a.m. “We’re going to keep things going,” CHS cross country coach Liz Ledezma said. “Hopefully, we can place in the top six (in both divisions).” The Lady Wildcats, with all nine runners finishing in...
Buffs set to host District 3 rivals in 8-man finals
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
Two area teams remain alive in the New Mexico small-school playoffs, and both will play at home this weekend – against familiar foes. In 8-man, top-seeded Melrose (11-1) faces fellow District 3 member Clayton (7-5) for the championship in a 1 p.m. kickoff. While the surprising Yellowjackets, in just their second season of 8-man, were fourth in the five-team district, they’ve strung together four wins in a row, including road playoff upsets of second-seeded Legacy Academy (28-26) and, on Friday, third-seeded Mesilla Val...
CHS qualifies all relays for state
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
ABILENE, Texas – All of Clovis High's relay teams posted state-qualifying marks in Saturday's season-opening Abilene Invitational swim meet, hosted by Abilene High. The Wildcats and Lady Wildcats earned an additional 11 state-qualifying marks from seven swimmers in the 12-team meet. The CHS girls notched the team championship with 359 points to 259 for Andrews, while the boys were second with 251 points to 331 for Andrews. "The kids were fantastic," said Vincent de Maio, w...
Toy cart opens at mall
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
A new cart business has opened in the commons area of North Plains Mall in Clovis. “It’s called Toy Land. They’re offering toys for sale and ride-on toys to rent and ride around the mall, “mall General Manager Leeann Glen said Monday. Glen described the ride-on toys as motorcycles with neon lights. “Toy Land is a New Mexico business with another location in Farmington,” Glen said....
New providers at PRMC
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis has welcomed eight new health care providers. According to a PRMC news release, five professionals working in OB/GYN are now with the hospital: Dr. Natasha Beachum, Certified Nurse Practitioner Lillian Browning, Certified Nurse-Midwife Cristi Lubera, CNP D. Reese McGee and Dr. Brenda Pereda. Specializing in internal medicine is Dr. Raymond Ortiz. For general surgery PRMC welcomes Dr. Raul Lugo and Dr. Michelle Pittman. The new providers are taking new patients, according to the news...
Curry considering candidates for Senate, county assessor
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
Through Monday, six area residents have expressed interest in becoming the region’s next state senator, while four people have applied for the Curry County assessor’s position. Curry County Manager Lance Pyle said the following have asked to be considered successor to Sen. Stuart Ingle who announced last month he is retiring: Pat Boone, Elida; Tate Turnbough, Portales; Larry Marker, Roswell; John Pietsch, Portales; Greg Nibert, Roswell; Travis Glenn, Tatum. Four other county commissions will also submit a single name to the...
Father, sons open tire shop
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
There’s a reason the new tire shop at 1121 W. Seventh St. in Clovis is called “Dimmitt Tire.” Durado Acuña said his sons, Issac and Adan, opened “Dimmitt Tire” in Dimmitt, Texas, in March. Now, Dad has joined them, opening a second “Dimmitt Tire” in Clovis. Acuña may be familiar to some in the community. “I had been part of Brothers Tire for close to 24 years. But I sold my interest there so I could open this shop with my sons,” Acuña said. Acuña has good feelings about the venture. “I feel great with my sons taking the next...
Police pursuit results in four-year sentence
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
A 32-year-old Clovis man last week was sentenced to four years in prison in connection with a police pursuit in May. Jonathan Sullivan will serve at least three years and eight months in custody before he is eligible for parole, according to a news release from the district attorney’s office. According to court records: On May 29, police suspected Sullivan of drug trafficking, which resulted in his leading Curry County Sheriff deputies on a vehicle pursuit. After exiting t...
Cats' season ends with setback at Hobbs
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 7, 2023
HOBBS – After falling a game short of a postseason berth in 2022, Clovis High’s football team took the next step through District 5-6A this season and earned a postseason berth, capped by a come-from-behind, 30-29 win over Los Lunas in the regular-season finale. Rival Hobbs, though, made sure it would be a short stay for the Wildcats on Friday night. Leading 8-0, the Eagles scored three touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the second quarter and handed the Cats a 50-13 shellacking in a Class 6A first-round matchup. Hob...
Ask The News
The Staff of The News|Updated Nov 4, 2023
Why doesn’t Clovis have a Target, Costco, Olive Garden, TJ Max, Ross or Macy’s? Can’t we bring back Dillard’s, Hot Topic or Papa John’s Pizza? What does it take to get these stores or bring them back? There is no person or group in government or local business that says, “Yes, we want this business here and we shall have it,” according to Tina Dziuk, executive director of Clovis Economic Development. “We are continually recruiting but our demographics do not always support a certain retailer or restaurant chain moving in...
Lady Demons eliminate CHS from playoffs
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 4, 2023
SANTA FE – Santa Fe High got a hat trick from senior defender Elsa Smith on Tuesday and posted a 5-1 victory over Clovis High in a Class 5A girls’ first-round state soccer match. The Lady Demons (18-3-1), ranked sixth in 5A by MaxPreps but seeded fifth in the tournament, advanced to Friday’s quarterfinals where they dropped a 3-0 decision to fourth-seeded Eldorado (16-4). Senior midfielder Aspen Ulibarri had the Lady Wildcats’ only tally, notching her team-leading 15th goal of the campaign. The Lady Demons outshot Clovis...
Lady Rams absorb pair of 3-set losses
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 4, 2023
ARTESIA – Portales High's volleyball team came into the week ranked No. 4 in Class 4A by MaxPreps. The Lady Rams had a tall order, though, facing second-ranked Roswell Goddard and No. 1 Artesia in District 4-4A clashes and going down in three sets in both matches, including a 25-22, 25-22, 25-9 decision at Artesia on Thursday. The two setbacks marked the first time PHS (15-6, 1-3) has been swept all season. First-year Lady Rams coach Bailey Greenwalt said her squad made s...
Clovis band wins another title
the Staff of The News|Updated Nov 3, 2023
They are the champions ... again. Clovis High School's marching band, for the 11th consecutive year, won New Mexico's unofficial state championship Saturday at the Zia Marching Band Fiesta in Albuquerque. The Wildcats captured the outstanding musical achievement, outstanding visual effect and highest general effect awards, sweeping the honors among 19 bands. "Not only did they win the awards, but more importantly they performed so well," band Director Bill Allred said. "They...
Ribbon cutting for P.G. Scrubs
the Staff of The News|Updated Oct 31, 2023
The Clovis store that specializes in selling medical scrubs and accessories celebrated its one-year anniversary recently. P.G. Scrubs in the Hilltop Shopping Plaza celebrated the anniversary with the help of the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors....
Something Different Grill opens Cannon location
the Staff of The News|Updated Oct 31, 2023
Something Different Grill and Cannon Air Force Base officials held a ribbon cutting Monday for the SDG Cannon location, the company’s eighth. “We’re just trying to take care of people on the base,” management staff member Matthew Dayte said. In addition to the new Cannon location, Something Different Grill has two locations in Clovis, one in Portales as well as Muleshoe, Levelland and two Lubbock locations....
Hamilton Auto Group named 'Retail Rockstar'
the Staff of The News|Updated Oct 31, 2023
Hamilton Auto Group has been named the most recent “Retail Rockstar” by the Clovis-Curry County Chamber of Commerce. According to a news release from the chamber, the company will be feted with a presentation at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Hamilton Ford, 2400 Mabry Drive. “We will be honoring them for their extraordinary service in our retail community. Let’s get together to celebrate this great local and second generational car dealership that has been serving our community for over 28 years,” the news release states. Hamilton...
New Dollar Tree coming to Clovis
the Staff of The News|Updated Oct 31, 2023
The construction happening at Seventh Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is that of a new Dollar Tree store for Clovis. City officials at the Clovis Building Safety office, which handles permitting and licensing, confirmed the construction. Dollar Tree is headquartered in Chesapeake, Va....
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