A wonderful collection of watercolors called “Realism 2009” by Betty Blevins of Lubbock will be on exhibit from May 5 through June 30 in the Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Gallery at Clovis Community College. Blevins states that preserving memories of the past can inspire the present.
Betty Blevins watercolors collection featured at CCC
April 20, 2009
A wonderful collection of watercolors called “Realism 2009” by Betty Blevins of Lubbock will be on exhibit from May 5 through June 30 in the Eula Mae Edwards Museum/Gallery at Clovis Community College. Blevins states that preserving memories of the past can inspire the present.
Broken home, unbroken spirit
December 31, 2007
CNJ staff photo: Kevin Wilson Jim and Iris Blevins live in a fifth-wheel behind their home on South Prince Street as a result of the March 23 tornado that ripped through their home. By Kevin Wilson: CNJ Staff Writer On the 2100 block of South Prince Street lay a tan house surrounded by a tunnel […]
Tornado claims second life
April 13, 2007
CNJ staff report The March 23 tornado that thrashed through Clovis has claimed another life. Walter “Snap” Cravy, 90, of Clovis died Thursday evening at Lubbock Covenant Hospital, according to his son, Thomas V. Cravy. Cravy said his father spent 20 days in the hospital before succumbing to the severe injuries he sustained in the […]
First life lost to tornado in Clovis history
March 27, 2007
Little remains of a trailer home in South Clovis that belonged to Heleneta Blevins. Blevins died in her son’s home on Sunday after sustaining injuries during Friday’s storm. (CNJ staff photo: Marlena Hartz) By Marlena Hartz: CNJ staff writer Heleneta Blevins died the way she lived — surrounded by what she held most dear, her […]
Tornado claims life
March 27, 2007
A 90-year-old Clovis woman who died Tuesday is the first casualty of Friday’s tornado. CNJ file photo By Marlena Hartz: CNJ staff writer A 90-year-old woman injured in Friday’s tornado died this morning. Heleneta Blevins passed at 4:50 a.m. in her eldest son’s home, according to her eldest son, Bob Blevins. A local hospice provided […]
Competitor prefers cowgirl label
July 20, 2006
CNJ staff photo: Andy DeLisleCassie Cotton, left, 7 of Clovis and Tristyn McDaniel, 7 of Clovis, watch the team roping event Wednesday at the High Plains Junior Rodeo Association Finals at the Mounted Patrol Arena. By Tonya Garner: CNJ Staff Writer Tristyn McDaniel rides a white horse — an animal that has often been fodder […]
Blevins, Suzi
May 30, 2005
Suzi Blevins Services: Have been held. Suzi Blevins, 50, of Portales, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at her home. She was born on May 1, 1955, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Beatrice and Vearl Whitehall. She spent her early childhood in Washington, where she completed school. She married Jim Blevins, who was from New Mexico. They […]
Wetkowski, Robert
August 10, 2004
Robert Wetkowski Services: Private family services will be held. Mr. Robert D. Wetkowski, 77, of Portales, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at Roosevelt General Hospital in Portales. He was born on March 3, 1927, in Dearborn, Mich. He grew up in Dearborn, where he attended school. He began restoring antique and classic automobiles at an […]
Blevins, Arthur E.
July 27, 2004
Arthur E. Blevins Services:Have been held. Mr. Arthur E. Blevins, 89, of Clovis, died Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare in Clovis. He was born on Jan. 29, 1915, in Omaha, Ark., to Edgar and Maggie Rabers Blevins. He married Louise M. Anderson on Sept. 8, 1951 in Wichita, Kan. He retired from […]
