By Gabriel Monte, Clovis News Journal, N.M. Aug. 2--Eastern New Mexico schools are facing an uphill battle trying to meet the state's adequate yearly progress. Nine Clovis schools and all five Portales schools fell short of AYP this year.

By Kevin Wilson, Clovis News Journal, N.M. Jun. 25--The Clovis school board plans to introduce an updated school publications policy in next month's meeting.

By Anne Dudley Ellis, The Fresno Bee, Calif. May 29--Twins Alyssa and Amanda Reta will join in graduation ceremonies at Buchanan High School after all.

By Liliana Castillo, Clovis News Journal, N.M. May 19--Yuridia Leyva said she gets sad and cries at the end of the school year. But not this year.

By Keely McDowell, Clovis News Journal, N.M. May 13--Members of Grady's senior class helped erect a statue of their mascot in front of the school's gymnasium last week.