By Kevin Wilson MANAGING EDITOR kwilson@cnjonline.com CLOVIS — The Lighthouse Mission had two things to be thankful for on Thursday — plenty of food and plenty of help. The turkey and volunteerism were in abundance as the mission marked its 13th year of serving a free holiday meal during the lunch period. Though the meal […]

By Alisa Boswell MANAGING EDITOR aboswell@pntonline.com PORTALES — “Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces” was the best thing about the annual Portales community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at the Portales Memorial Building, according to 11-year-old Irene Cruz and other first-time volunteers. “I like to put smiles on people’s faces,” said Irene’s older brother, Luis, 13. “The […]

By Kurt Munz-Raper STAFF WRITER kmunz-raper@pntonline.com Small Business Saturday deals are coming to Clovis and Portales this weekend to give residents a chance to support local businesses and the community. Shane Grah, owner of Prairie Road’s Junqtiques in Clovis, is continuing his tradition of having a large sale at the store. “Nothing crazy, just a […]

STAFF REPORT CLOVIS — An Albuquerque man was killed Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash just north of the intersection of 21st and Thornton Streets. Edward Altieri, 25, of Albuquerque, was unresponsive at the scene and later declared deceased at Plains Regional Medical Center. Lt. Daron Roach of the Clovis Police Department said Altieri was […]

STAFF REPORT PORTALES — During the holiday season, there is an 18-year-old tradition that takes place in Portales each year that never seems to fail to put smiles on the faces of a few hundred residents. And that’s the Portales Police Department’s Santa Cop event, which provides toys to between 300 and 400 Roosevelt County […]

By Brooke Finch STAFF WRITER bfinch@cnjonline.com For many area businesses, Black Friday doesn’t begin on Friday anymore. Most retail and department stores in Clovis and Portales are gearing up for another year of Black Friday shoppers, and many hope to attract business as soon as Thursday — even among the Thanksgiving feasts. Stacie Sharpe, manager […]

By Brooke Finch STAFF WRITER bfinch@cnjonline.com CLOVIS — Preschoolers at Clovis Nazarene School were in for a special treat Monday morning when they not only got a visit from Curry County Manager Lance Pyle, but they also each got to take home a book of their own. In 2014, county commissioners approved seed money to […]

By Douglas Clark Staff Writer dclark@cnjonline.com Today marks the second and final day of the Friends of the Library Book Sale, which is slated from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., nestled inside the Ingram Room of the Clovis-Carver Library. Organizers said the event proceeds aid in the organization’s support of the library. Officials said hundreds […]

Staff report Cars in for repair were destroyed and one person was treated for burns after a fire broke out at an auto repair shop in the 700 block of Ash Street in Clovis on Tuesday afternoon. “I understand they were working on a vehicle and somehow something got going,” said Clovis Fire Department Battalion […]

By Douglas Clark Staff Writer dclark@cnjonline.com An attitude of gratitude prevailed during Saturday’s Veterans Day, as hundreds lined Main St. in Clovis to pay homage to those who served and sacrificed for America. Leading the parade processional was Grand Marshal Robert L. Sparks, who retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Chief Warrant […]

By Brooke Finch Staff Writer bfinch@cnjonline.com The holidays can be a joyous time, or in some cases, the worst time of the year. This was the sentiment expressed at Central Baptist Church Saturday morning, as a room full of grieving Clovis residents took part in the community-wide GriefShare program, “Surviving the Holidays.” Since 2011, Central […]

By Brooke Finch STAFF WRITER bfinch@cnjonline.com When Ivan Sarracino hears a helicopter pass over his Clovis home near the hospital, he’s brought back to Vietnam. “We used to call them choppers over there,” Sarracino said. “I remember it just like yesterday. You’d hear the blades going. I still, to this day, get that feeling every […]

By Brooke Finch Staff Writer bfinch@cnjonline.com After Tuesday’s nail-biting and unprecedented election night extended into early Wednesday morning, Republican Donald Trump was elected the 45th U.S. president in an upset against Democrat Hillary Clinton. Taking the stage in Manhattan early Wednesday, Trump delivered his victory speech as Clinton conceded election defeat. “Now it’s time for […]

Staff report One of western music’s longest-running groups is making its way to Clovis Thursday night. The Sons of the Pioneers, with more than 82 years of entertaining under their belts, are coming to the Marshall Middle School Auditorium for a 7 p.m. show. Admission is $20 for the general public and $15 for seniors, […]

By Kevin Wilson Managing Editor kwilson@cnjonline.com By most accounts, cold and rainy conditions made Saturday a miserable day to be outside — particularly at a wide-open city park. But a few dozen people braving the elements at Ned Houk Park would tell you a bad day throwing a disc is better than a good day […]

By Eamon Scarbrough STAFF WRITER escarbrough@pntonline.com Two upcoming Eastern New Mexico University events will offer attendees unique musical perspectives while helping to fund further musical activities. The ENMU Big Band Dance will take place 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Clovis State Theater at 504 North Main Street in Clovis, according to Assistant Professor of Music […]

By Brooke Finch Staff Writer bfinch@cnjonline.com October marked seven years since the Tres Amigas company first announced its plan to create an electrical superstation connecting three U.S. power grids, with Clovis at the center. That superstation still has a ways to go, but is “alive and well,” according to Tres Amigas Chief Financial Officer Russell […]

By Douglas Clark Staff Writer dclark@cnjonline.com Students, parents and educators gathered at the Gattis Middle School gymnasium Thursday evening to learn how one of the victims of a mass school shooting in Colorado 17 years ago is continuing to inject positive change into the lives of others. Rachel Joy Scott was the first of 13 […]