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Briscoe, TX · Arts & Culture
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Memorial Day Ceremony Scheduled for Monday, May 25th at Portales Cemetery
The community of Portales is invited to gather at the Joe Blair Pavilion in the Portales Cemetery on Monday, May 25th. at 10:30 am, for the annual Memorial Day ceremony honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States. The program will begin with...
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Clovis Zoo loses Bengal tiger due to kidney failure
CLOVIS, N.M. – A beloved Bengal tiger at the Clovis zoo died after staff euthanized him when an exam found chronic kidney failure. The zoo shared the update and said the tiger, named Sooner, would have turned 16 next week. A physical exam showed chronic kidney failure, which led...
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A Photo Tour of the Black Water Draw Site in Portales, New Mexico
The Black Water Draw Site, located in Portales New Mexico, is named after the blackwater draw that used to exist at this site thousands of years ago. It is an Archeological site and the National Historic Landmark of the Clovis people. The Clovis people are one of the oldest groups of peoples that existed in North America.
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Cats, Lady Cats struggle in 5A Preview event
Apr. 28—LAS CRUCES — Playing the course they would see for next month's Class 5A state tournament, Clovis High's golfers had a rough time on Monday in the Class 5A Preview tournament played at the New Mexico State University golf course. Alamogordo took boys team honors at 304,...
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Blackwater Draw: The Making of Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid was a notorious outlaw, but history had covered up the fact that he started out as a “lawman” — just one with a serious temper. Director Dugan Bridges and screenwriter Clint Ross tell the Kid’s origin story in Blackwater Draw: The Making of Billy the Kid.
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Get Set for the Tucumcari Film Festival
Rachel Barrett returns to Tucumcari for the Route 66 town’s intimate film festival. FOR FILMMAKER RACHEL BARRETT, the Tucumcari Film Festival is like an old-school double feature. She gets to show her movies at the Historic Odeon Theatre and the Tucumcari Railroad Depot alongside more than 20 others. Plus, the Blaine, Washington, resident gets to do it where she has family. She first participated in 2025 and returns this year with three films—The Legacy, a Western period drama; If Anybody Finds This, a Western horror flick; and Curse of Goat Creek, a Western comedy—for the festival, which runs May 1–2. The intimate showing features emerging and established filmmakers from around the world. We talked with Barrett to get a glimpse into her work and this year’s festival.
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Boys Athlete of the Week – Cooper Nichols, Farwell
Cooper Nichols, Farwell golf, Jr. On the course: The Farwell junior put together one of the more incredible performances across the state at any classification during the Region I-2A Golf Tournament last week. Not only did Nichols help lead his team to an exciting regional championship winning the team title on a third playoff hole.
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Catch up with Farwell golf, Ray Baca and Mike Roden
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - If you missed today’s interviews with Farwell golf, Ray Baca and Mike Roden on Sports Drive, you can watch it all here. The Farwell boys golf team chats with us about qualifying for state, winning the regional tournament in a playoff, the community support and more!
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Clovis zoo looks to future with big upgrades, new animal exhibits
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - The Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis is moving forward with a major expansion plan aimed at improving exhibits and visitor experience. Zoo officials have completed a community survey to help shape a new master plan that will guide future upgrades. “A lot of the responses were...
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New museum in Clovis proud to share Curry County history
CLOVIS, N.M. (KFDA) - Ruben visits the High Plains Pioneer Museum in Clovis and learns about the rich history of Curry County. Mary Finifrock, board president for the High Plains Pioneer Museum, says the historical foundation was founded in 1972. “All these years, the dream was to have a museum...
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Iowa native ready to celebrate 100 years of Route 66
TUCUMCARI, NM — In 2026, Route 66 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the road. Called “America’s Mother Road,” it runs from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles. While Route 66 does not pass through Iowa, it had a big fan in this state by the name of Gar Engman. He […]
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Tucumcari Celebrates Route 66 Legacy With Vibrant New Murals Across Town
The town of Tucumcari is bringing new life to the historic U.S. Route 66 through a growing collection of vibrant murals that celebrate the area’s deep connection to the iconic Mother Road.Colorful artwork now stretches across buildings, alleys, and storefronts, transforming Tucumcari into a must-stop destination for travelers and locals alike. Community leaders say the murals are helping preserve the town’s history while creating fresh energy downtown.Kristine Olsen with the Tucumcari Chamber of Commerce says new murals seem to appear almost weekly, highlighting the community’s strong commitment to public art. She adds that the artwork has become a major draw for visitors exploring Route 66.The latest mural honors the highway’s centennial, capturing the spirit of classic Route 66 travel through Tucumcari. Local mother-daughter artists Franchesca Velasquez and Jazmine Jimenez have been painting murals together for five years, and this newest project marks their 10th piece.Velasquez says the goal is to recreate the nostalgic feel of Tucumcari’s downtown from decades past, while Jimenez hopes their work helps “light it back up,” encouraging growth and creativity throughout the community.Town leaders expect even more public art to emerge during this milestone year, inviting residents and visitors alike to take part in Tucumcari’s evolving